Kindergarten
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on December 2.
DCSD preschool students enrolled before January 1, 2025, will automatically be registered for kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school.
Douglas County School District Kindergarten offers:
- Structured, rigorous, play-based curriculum
- Small class sizes
- Authentic learning experiences
- No tuition (full-day kindergarten is free!)
- Balanced Beginnings: a staggered transition to build stronger teacher/student relationships and ease the transition into school
Questions about the kindergarten registration process? Contact Enrollment Services at 720-433-0095. For school-based or curriculum questions, please contact your local elementary school.
For more information and to start the kindergarten registration process, click the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I registered my child for kindergarten at a DCSD charter school?
- How old can my child be to attend kindergarten?
- Can I apply for a waiver for my child if their birthday misses the October 1st date by just a few days?
- Who makes the decision that a child cannot enter kindergarten prior to the entrance date?
- Can I enroll my register my child for first grade if they are six by October 1 but did not attend kindergarten?
- How can I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?