4-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment (Universal Preschool)
The Cherry Creek School District offers free, part-time Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool) at all of our elementary schools. To enroll, your child must be 4 years old on or before October 1 of the upcoming school year and live within the Cherry Creek School District boundaries*.
Enrollment for the upcoming school year opens the first Monday in February.
* Exceptions are made for families living outside CCSD boundaries who have a parent/guardian currently employed by the district, or have siblings approved to attend a CCSD school. See the Pre-K Placement Request for details.
Free half-day Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten is offered in a morning or afternoon session.
- Morning session hours are 7:45 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. (staggered drop off between 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.)
- Afternoon session hours are 11:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (staggered pick up between 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Morning and afternoon assignments are determined by the school's principal
- Transportation is not available for Pre-K students
Enrichment Program
Enrichment is an optional, fee-based program extending the quality educational experience to the other half of the Pre-Kindergarten day! Space is limited.
Enroll in Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Preschool)
Enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten is a two-step process!
Step 1: Complete the Cherry Creek Schools Enrollment Process
Step 2: Complete the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) State Application
Complete the UPK State Application after you receive the confirmation email from Step 1 with your child's school assignment and student ID number.
Important notes:
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Fill out the UPK Application accurately with your child’s full legal name and date of birth (as it appears on your child’s birth certificate).
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Select only the school your child is assigned to within CCSD (in confirmation email from Step 1).
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Choose "Student is already attending" as your child has already accepted an offer from CCSD.
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CCSD offers 15-hour and 30-hour* programming based on space available.
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*If applying for additional hours based on income, multi-language learner, or special education needs, ensure you complete the income section thoroughly.
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Contact Us
For questions, contact CCSD Early Childhood Education Department at 720-554-4052 or email preschoolproud@cherrycreekschools.org.
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