Douglas County School

Early Childhood Education

Preschool Information Line: 720-433-0025
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Douglas County School District Preschool Program

In 1979, Douglas County began a preschool program to meet the needs of three and four-year-olds identified with developmental delays. The program meets all requirements of ADA and IDEA. The program was successful in meeting the individualized needs of the children, as well as providing a quality preschool education. Many families requested a high-quality preschool experience for their children. Positive benefits were noted by both parents and staff when all children were included and educated together. In 1991, the preschool expanded the program to include community preschoolers on a space-available basis, supported by community student tuition. Through an inclusive preschool setting, the learning needs of all children are met in the most respectful and positive way.

Today in nearly 70 preschool classrooms we continue to provide innovative and effective learning environments that are proven to positively impact long-term academic achievement and social-emotional development.

We Value The uniqueness and learning potential of our youngest learners, a qualified, knowledgeable, and prepared staff who promote the learning and development of the whole child, the role of parents in the education of their children and being a part of the public education system and our community partners.

Our Focus To create an optimal play-based, early learning environment that enables all preschoolers to develop ready-to-learn skills.  Learning opportunities are maximized through nurturing & responsive relationships and a variety of differentiated, instructional approaches. Our ECE teams are cognizant of the whole child and facilitate the development of foundational social-emotional, physical, language, and pre-academic skills in our youngest learners by utilizing developmentally appropriate, child-centered practices. 

To Learn More about our aged-based sessions, tuition fees and options, tuition assistance, curriculum, and Colorado Shines within DCSD ECE programs please click on Preschool Program Information on the left. 
Click on the Preschool Enrollment to the left to get started!

Lisa graham, Director, Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education is part of the Student Support Services of Douglas County School District

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