Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Fort Collins, CO
At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
UPK (Universal Preschool)
We prepare your child for kindergarten! Our school is proud to partner with the state as a provider of the Colorado UPK program. This comprehensive, full-day program prepares 4-year-olds for that big step into elementary school. Plus, parents get peace of mind with extended child care, strict licensing standards, healthy meals and snacks, and access to live streaming video. We’re also open during all school breaks and for summer camp! Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
Also offers: Junior Kindergarten, Preschool
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. We are a contracted provider with CO Universal Preschool (UPK).
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and Spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. We are a contracted provider with CO Universal Preschool (UPK).
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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You want your child to be well cared for while you’re at work, but daycare isn’t going to cut it: you also need to make sure your child is developing into a happy and successful person. For a quality...
Pre-K
Children in the Pathfinders Classroom will be asked to complete more concrete tasks to ensure they’re prepared for the next step in their education. Our goal is to ensure your child has mastered all the necessary skills to enter Kindergarten by providing individual planning, challenging your child, and considering their progress. Prices are subject to change.
Universal Pre-K
Little People's Landing is a state partner-provider for Colorado's Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program. Any child who turns four years of age before October 1 qualifies for 15 hours per week of free Pre-K instruction for 36 weeks. Colorado’s program is especially beneficial because it is not income-based; families with certain qualifiers may receive up to 30 hours weekly.
Also offers: Preschool
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You want your child to be well cared for while you’re at work, but daycare isn’t going to cut it: you also need to make sure your child is developing into a happy and successful person. For a quality...
Pre-K
Children in the Pathfinders Classroom will be asked to complete more concrete tasks to ensure they’re prepared for the next step in their education. Our goal is to ensure your child has mastered all the necessary skills to enter Kindergarten by providing individual planning, challenging your child, and considering their progress. Prices are subject to change.
Universal Pre-K
Little People's Landing is a state partner-provider for Colorado's Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program. Any child who turns four years of age before October 1 qualifies for 15 hours per week of free Pre-K instruction for 36 weeks. Colorado’s program is especially beneficial because it is not income-based; families with certain qualifiers may receive up to 30 hours weekly.
Also offers: Preschool
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Pre-K
Pre-K for 4- to 5-year-olds; inspiring a love of learning & readiness for kindergarten! The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House! Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:
Colorado Universal Preschool
Colorado Universal Preschool Program prepares your child for kindergarten – at no cost to you! Want to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten? Enroll in Colorado Universal Preschool, a state-funded program providing up to 15 hours of FREE preschool each week. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! Before- and after-school care is available for families needing additional support. Contact us to check availability and get started!
Also offers: Preschool
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Primrose School of Fort Collins is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Bighorn Drive near English Ranch Park and Linton Elementary...
Pre-Kindergarten
In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.
Preschool Pathways
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.
Also offers: Preschool
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Pre-K
Pre-K for 4- to 5-year-olds; inspiring a love of learning & readiness for kindergarten! The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House! Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Colorado Universal Preschool
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Pre-K
Pre-K for 4- to 5-year-olds; inspiring a love of learning & readiness for kindergarten! The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House! Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:
Colorado Universal Preschool
Colorado Universal Preschool Program prepares your child for kindergarten – at no cost to you! Want to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten? Enroll in Colorado Universal Preschool, a state-funded program providing up to 15 hours of FREE preschool each week. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! Before- and after-school care is available for families needing additional support. Contact us to check availability and get started!
Also offers: Preschool
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Luckey Stars Early Learning Center is family owned and a warm, nurturing childcare program dedicated to helping each child shine bright. Our team provides a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment...
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Christian-based preschool promoting the social, cognitive, social, spiritual, and academic development of the child. Educators provide teacher-directed activities such as letters, numbers, music,...
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Center provides early learning services for preschool-age children in preparation for Kindergarten. Learning centers support hands-on exploration for interactive experiences with creative play, art,...
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Preschool and daycare for pre-k and school-age children in mixed-age classes. Pre-k curriculum includes school readiness program, language, Spanish immersion, music, and movement. Daily activities...
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Health Genesis Club facility that provides children with opportunities for cognitive, social, and physical development. Preschool academics are introduced through a play based curriculum with an...
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Christian-based program providing care services to preschool-age children. Curriculum includes sensory development, reading, writing, colors, shapes, nutrition, fine and gross motor skills...
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Early childhood program with a play based curriculum that incorporates academics, creative development, and peace education. Activities include drawing, painting, reading, music, drama, math,...
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Preschool program offers hands-on science and math curriculum along with literacy development. Program goal is to encourage children to explore, think, and talk about discoveries.
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Preschool providing care services to toddler, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes small motor skills development, reading, writing, dramatic play, physical education, basic math,...
Speaks Spanish
Site provides early learning programs for preschool-age children. Daily activities include circle time, art, music, creative play and review of letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Coloring, cutting...
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Christian-based program providing care services to preschool-age children. Curriculum includes reading, writing, colors, letters, shapes, basic math, practical life skills, and fine and gross motor...
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Christian program that provides education geared towards school readiness. An emphasis is placed on their core value CHERISH program: Christ-centered living, honor, exploration, responsibility,...
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The Goddard School of Fort Collins is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, a STEAM computer lab, and opportunities for summer camp...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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We use a linguistic-based preschool curriculum, focusing on teaching 3 languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin), involving math, culture art, and culture music.
Speaks Spanish
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
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Center provides early learning services for preschool-age children. Learning centers support exploration and discovery during free play. Daily agenda includes story telling, music, art, worship and...
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Curious Minds Early Learning Center provides a play-based learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The center offers both full-time and part-time programs, with a focus on...
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Extended-day program providing care services to preschool and school-age children. Each day has different activities and classes. Enrichment activities include art classes, karate, writers workshop,...
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Program providing care and educational services to infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes sensory, language, social, emotional, and physical development. Activities...
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Once Upon a Childcare provides nurturing childcare and preschool programs designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our program offers a safe, loving environment...
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Facility provides preschool and preK programs for young children. Christian-based curriculum combines Biblical education with academic lessons in preparation for Kindergarten. Routine includes...
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The Learning Experience Fort Collins is located beside Walmart off East Boardwalk Dr. From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are...
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Site provides early learning preK program for young children. Curriculum includes lessons in language development, literacy, history and math. Basic experiments introduce science concepts and promote...
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Bacon Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 5844 S Timberline Rd in Westchase in Fort Collins, CO.
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Laurel Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1000 Locust St in Fort Collins, CO.
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Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 525 Turman Dr in Fort Collins, CO.
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Traut Core Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2515 Timberwood Dr in Fort Collins, CO.
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Olander Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 3401 Auntie Stone St in Fort Collins, CO.
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Bauder Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2345 W Prospect Rd in Fairbrooke in Fort Collins, CO.
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Tavelli Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1118 Miramont Dr in Fort Collins, CO.
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Harris Bilingual Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 501 E Elizabeth St in Historic Fort Collins High School in Fort Collins, CO.
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Beattie Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 3000 Meadowlark Ave in Meadowlark in Fort Collins, CO.
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Axis International Academy is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2130 W Horsetooth Rd in Fort Collins, CO.
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Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 424 Pine St in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Little Mountain Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5137 S College Ave in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Academy of Arts and Knowledge is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4800 Wheaton Dr in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Axis Pre-K – Alpha Best is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2700 S Lemay Ave in Lake Sherwood Corporation in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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PSD ECE at Putnam is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1400 Maple St in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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PLUM is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 209 E Plum St in University Park in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Camp FunQuest Northside Aztlan is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 112 Willow St in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Guides
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Cost of Child Care in Colorado by Age, City & Type
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Colorado? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find and Apply for Childcare Assistance in Colorado
Explore financial assistance programs available in Colorado, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Fort Collins Pre-K Programs
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-Kindergarten, commonly known as Pre-K, serves children around four years old. Children learn the necessary skills for future academic success.
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes, some public schools offer Pre-K programs. These programs are often free for qualifying families, though availability depends on your school district. Age requirements and program length vary by state, so it’s best to check with your local district.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The starting age for Pre-Kindergarten varies across states, but it's usually at four years of age. Remember, the application process often begins a few months prior to the child reaching the eligible age, so it's important to plan ahead.