High-Quality Preschool Programs in St. Vrain
St. Vrain Valley Schools offers high-quality preschool programs across the district that support children’s learning, growth, and connection to their school community. Families can choose from half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select schools.
All families interested in St. Vrain’s preschool programs must complete the St. Vrain Valley Schools Preschool Application. Families of children who will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2027, must also complete the Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application, available within the district’s preschool application.
Preschool placements are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, as space is available. Registering early increases the opportunity for placement at a family’s school of choice.
2027-2028 Preschool Registration Timeline
Families interested in St. Vrain’s preschool programs must complete both the St. Vrain Valley Schools Preschool Application and the Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application for UPK placement. Children must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2027, to qualify for UPK.
Pre-Registration (Continuity of Care): Opens Dec. 1, 2026
Eligible families may register one week before general registration opens. This early registration window applies to returning preschoolers, children with a sibling attending the requested school, and children of St. Vrain employees.
- Dec. 1, 2026: Continuity of Care pre-registration begins through UPK portal.
- Feb. 1, 2027: Pre-registered families are informed of their matches through UPK. Families must review and accept their match through the UPK portal by the deadline provided by UPK.
General Registration: Opens Dec. 8, 2026
Families who do no qualify for Continuity of Care may begin registering on Dec. 8.
- Dec. 8, 2026: General Preschool registration begins. Families seeking UPK placement must complete both the district preschool application and the UPK application.
- Feb. 15, 2027: UPK conducts the first round of matching.
- Feb. 25, 2027: First-round families are informed of their matches by UPK. Families must review and accept their match through the UPK portal by the deadline provided by UPK.
- March 16, 2027: UPK begins the second round of matching.
- March 23, 2027: Second-round families are informed of their matches by UPK. Families must review and accept their match through the UPK portal by the deadline provided by UPK.
Ongoing Registration
- April 1, 2027: Direct enrollment begins. Families seeking a preschool placement should contact St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Department for information about available openings and next steps.
Preschool placements are based on availability. Registering early increases the opportunity for placement at a family’s school of choice but does not guarantee a specific school or schedule.
Universal Preschool Information:
Colorado’s Universal Preschool (UPK) program provides free preschool for children who will be four-years-old on or before Oct 1 of the school year they are enrolling. Through UPK, families can receive up to 15 hours a week of state-funded preschool, with the option to add more hours through tuition.
2027-2028 Preschool Locations
Erie
Black Rock Elementary
Morning session (8:55-11:35 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:55-3:35 p.m.)
Erie Elementary
Morning session (8:55-11:35 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:50-3:30 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:55 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Highlands Elementary
Morning session (8:55-11:35 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:55-3:35 p.m.)
Red Hawk Elementary
Morning session (8:55-11:35 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:50-3:30 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:55 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Soaring Heights PK-8
Morning session (8:40-11:20 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:30-3:10 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:40 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.)
Frederick
Grand View Elementary
Morning session (9:00-11:40 a.m.)
Afternoon session (1:00-3:40 p.m.)
Full-day session (9:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.)
Spark! Discovery Preschool
Morning session (8:30-11:10 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:25-3:05 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:30 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.)
Longmont
Alpine Elementary
Morning session (8:55-11:35 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:50-3:30 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:55 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Blue Mountain Elementary
Morning session (8:45-11:20 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:40-3:20 p.m.)
Burlington Elementary
Morning session (8:25-11:05 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:20-3:00 p.m.)
Central Elementary
Morning session (8:35-11:15 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:20-3:00 p.m.)
Columbine Elementary
Full-day session (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Eagle Crest Elementary
Full-day session (8:25 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.)
Fall River Elementary
Morning session (8:40-11:20 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:35-3:15 p.m.)
Hygiene Elementary
Morning session (9:10-11:50 a.m.)
Afternoon session (1:05-3:45 p.m.)
Indian Peaks Elementary
Full-day session (9:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.)
Longmont Estates Elementary
Morning session (8:20-11:00 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:20-3:00 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Mountain View Elementary
Morning session (8:25-11:05 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:20-3:00 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:25 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Northridge Elementary
Morning session (8:25-11:05 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:25-3:05 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:25 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.)
Rocky Mountain Elementary
Full-day session (8:40 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.)
Timberline PK-8
Morning session (8:40-11:20 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:25-3:15 p.m.)
Lyons
Lyons Elementary School
Full-day session (8:05 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.)
Mead
Big Sky PK-8
Morning session (8:25-11:05 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:45-3:25 p.m.)
Full-day session (8:25 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.)
Mead Elementary
Morning session (8:45-11:25 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:45-3:25 p.m.)
Niwot
Niwot Elementary
Morning session (9:00-11:40 a.m.)
Afternoon session (12:55-3:35 p.m.)