Early Childhood Education Registration Information
Give your child a strong start with our Early Childhood Program, where play-based learning fosters social-emotional growth and Kindergarten readiness.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year
Will your child be 3 years old on October 1, 2025?
If yes,
Congratulations! Your child is eligible for Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. We offer a tuition-based program for 3-year-olds.
Learn more and register for 3-year-old Preschool
Will your child be 4 years old on October 1, 2025?
If yes,
Congratulations! Your child can be enrolled for Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool) for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Cherry Creek School District offers free, half-day Pre-Kindergarten at all elementary schools for families who live within CCSD boundaries.
- Enrollment for the upcoming school year opens on the first Monday in February.
- Pre-Kindergarten is offered part-time:
- Morning session 7:45 am-11:00 am, or
- Afternoon session 11:50am-3:00pm
- Morning and afternoon assignments will be determined by the school's principal.
- Transportation is not provided for Pre-K students.
Learn more and enroll in Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool)
Will your child be 5 years old on October 1, 2025?
If yes,
Congratulations! Your child will be in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child is not eligible for Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool).
- If your child is currently attending CCSD Pre-Kindergarten, they will automatically be registered for Kindergarten at your home school. Please wait for more information regarding Kindergarten from your child's home school. Please note, your home school may be different from where your child attends Pre-K.
- If your child is not currently in CCSD Pre-Kindergarten, please enroll your child for Kindergarten through Cherry Creek Schools Admissions.
- Enrollment for the upcoming school year opens on the first Monday in February.
Proof of Residency Required
CCSD Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool) is only available for families who live within CCSD boundaries.*
Please check your address in the Map Based School Locator to determine if you are within CCSD boundaries. Proof of residency is required to enroll.
* See Pre-K Placement Request for exceptions
Child Find
If you have have concerns or questions about your child's development AND whose birthday makes them eligible for preschool (3 years old when they will start school), please contact Child Find.
Does your child need a health appraisal appointment?
STRIDE Community Health offers appointments for health appraisals as well as other medical, dental, and behavioral services. An appointment is required. LEARN MORE HERE
