Early Childhood Education

What do I need to register my child?

For the registration, you'll need:

Child’s birth certificate

  • Proof of address (lease agreement or utility bill)
  • Immunization records

Program Information

  • Serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
  • Full-Day and Extended-Day programs available

Is your child in the year prior to kindergarten? Ask about Universal Preschool Registration

Application

Program Important Information: Costs, Schedules & more

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ECE Tuition 25/26
BES 25/26 Academic Calendars - for ECE-Original
GSES, SES, RV, & CRES 25/26 Academic Calendars - for ECE
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ECE

Our Mission and Approach to Early Childhood & Preschool

All families have access to high-quality, affordable, culturally and linguistically appropriate early childhood education that prepares students for kindergarten and beyond.  Our district and community early childhood centers reflect the cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity of our region. We recognize individual children for their strengths, talents, and diverse needs. We believe in:

  • Facilitating learning through play
  • Building relationships and family partnerships
  • Nurturing every child
  • Maintaining safe learning environments
  • Developing character skills
  • Honoring the culture, languages, and values of our families
  • Being reflective of the communities in which we live
ECE

Early Childhood Programs and Resources

  • ChildFind

    The Child Find program identifies children ages three through five years of age who are suspected of having a delay in development as early as possible. If a young child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, or there are concerns about the child’s growth or learning, a referral can be made to Child Find. Here for more info.

  • Universal Preschool Program (UPK)

    Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado allows families of children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten up to 30 hours of free pre-school, and Three-year-olds with qualifying factors are eligible for part-time (up to 10 hours) of preschool programming. Click here to go to State Website for UPK for more information.

  • Food Services

    All of our Early Childhood students will receive meals free of charge per Colorado law starting Fall 2023. Here for more info.

  • Roaring Fork Family Liaisons

    The Early Childhood Family Liaisons work with families to help young children access academic and non-academic support services in order to support early development and to foster social-emotional skills. Your child does not need to be enrolled in our preschool programs in order to be eligible for services. Here for more info.

  • Kindergarten Entry Cut Off Information

    Starting in the 2026–27 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before August 15 to enter Kindergarten in RFSD. Families with children turning 5 between Aug. 16, 2026, and Oct. 1, 2026, may still request Kindergarten entry for that year during registration. Learn more here.

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