Apply for ECE Programs/Preschool

Little boy wearing a graduation cap standing in front of a woman holding his graduation certificate

 

±«Óãtv ECE offers high-quality programs that help young children get ready for kindergarten. Preschool is offered in 21 ±«Óãtv elementary schools and five centers across the district's 1,800 square miles. Placement at neighborhood schools or a parent's top-choice location is not guaranteed, but preferences are highly regarded and given due consideration upon admission.
 

How do I apply ?

Click on the program that fits your needs below!

 

I want to apply for PRESCHOOL and my child will be 3 YEARS OLD (by October 1st):

Empty Check Box, Square Step 1: Complete ±«Óãtv Early                     Childhood Application


Empty Check Box, Square Step 2: Complete Enrollment Packet


Empty Check Box, Square Step 3: Gather Additional Documents

1. Child's Birth Certificate
2. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
3. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
  • Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
  • All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
  • Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
  • Foster Care Stipend/documentation
  • Social Security documentation
  • Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Signed Statement of no income
4. Custody Paperwork - if applicable

Empty Check Box, Square Step 4: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE

Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online: 

  • Paper: contact Fullana 970-490-3204 OR visit us at Fullana, 220 N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR ask your child's primary care provider

Empty Check Box, Square Step 5: Submit all of the above paperwork

  • In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR via email
    • psdece@psdschools.org

Empty Check Box, Square Step 6: Submit Health Documents

Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
  • Child¡¯s physical exam ¨Cwell child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
  • Child¡¯s Immunizations
  • Dental Exam

Empty Check Box, Square Step 7: Review and Interview

When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time. 

Empty Check Box, Square Step 8: Complete Enrollment

Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
  • All children start on our waitlist and placements are
    made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria
    as our program is not first come ¨C first serve.
  • You will be contacted should your child be placed in a
    classroom, and you will be sent final enrollment
    paperwork and a start date.

Empty Check Box, Square Step 9: Attend Preschool!

Your child will be taught by highly qualified licensed teachers who will provide social-emotional skill development, literacy and language development, individualized academic plans, and FUN-filled classes!

I want to apply for PRESCHOOL and my child will be FOUR YEARS OLD (by October 1st):

Empty Check Box, Square Step 1: Complete ±«Óãtv Early                     Childhood Application


Empty Check Box, Square Step 2: Complete Universal Preschool Application

Only families with school age 4 year olds need to fill out BOTH the Universal Preschool Application AND ±«Óãtv Early Childhood app. 


Empty Check Box, Square Step 3: Complete Enrollment Packet


Empty Check Box, Square Step 4: Gather Additional Documents

1. Child's Birth Certificate
2. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
3. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
  • Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
  • All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
  • Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
  • Foster Care Stipend/documentation
  • Social Security documentation
  • Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Signed Statement of no income
4. Custody Paperwork - if applicable

Empty Check Box, Square Step 5: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE

Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online: 

  • Paper: contact Fullana 970-490-3204 OR visit us at Fullana, 220 N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR ask your child's primary care provider

Empty Check Box, Square Step 6: Submit all of the above paperwork

  • In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR via email
    • psdece@psdschools.org

Empty Check Box, Square Step 7: Submit Health Documents

Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
  • Child¡¯s physical exam ¨Cwell child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
  • Child¡¯s Immunizations
  • Dental Exam

Empty Check Box, Square Step 8: Review and Interview

When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time. 

Empty Check Box, Square Step 9: Complete Enrollment

Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
  • All children start on our waitlist and placements are
    made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria
    as our program is not first come ¨C first serve.
  • You will be contacted should your child be placed in a
    classroom, and you will be sent final enrollment
    paperwork and a start date.

Empty Check Box, Square Step 10: Attend Preschool!

Your child will be taught by highly qualified licensed teachers who will provide social-emotional skill development, literacy and language development, individualized academic plans, and FUN-filled classes!

I want to apply for EARLY HEAD START in the PRENATAL PROGRAM:

Empty Check Box, Square Step 1: Complete Application


Empty Check Box, Square Step 2: Gather Additional Documents

1. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
2. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
  • Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
  • All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
  • Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
  • Foster Care Stipend/documentation
  • Social Security documentation
  • Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Signed Statement of no income

Empty Check Box, Square Step 3: Submit all of the above paperwork

  • In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR via email
    • psdece@psdschools.org

Empty Check Box, Square Step 4: Submit Health Documents

Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
  • Child or pregnant mother's physical exam ¨Cwell child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
  • Child or pregnant mother's immunizations
  • Child or pregnant mother's dental exam

Empty Check Box, Square Step 5: Review and Interview

When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time. 

Empty Check Box, Square Step 6: Complete Enrollment

Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
  • All children start on our waitlist and placements are made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria as our program is not first come ¨C first serve.

 

Step 7: Begin home visits!

Your new family specialist will contact you to schedule your first home visit together.

I want to apply for EARLY HEAD START and my child is ZERO TO THREE YEARS OLD:

Empty Check Box, Square Step 1: Complete Application


Empty Check Box, Square Step 2: Gather Additional Documents

1. Child's Birth Certificate
2. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
3. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
  • Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
  • All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
  • Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
  • Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
  • Foster Care Stipend/documentation
  • Social Security documentation
  • Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Signed Statement of no income
4. Custody Paperwork - if applicable

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Empty Check Box, SquareStep 3: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE Online:

 

Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online: 

  • Paper: contact Fullana 970-490-3204 OR visit us at Fullana, 220 N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR ask your child's primary care provider

Empty Check Box, Square Step 4: Submit all of the above paperwork

  • In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  • OR via email
    • psdece@psdschools.org

Empty Check Box, Square Step 5: Submit Health Documents

Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
  • Child or pregnant mother's physical exam ¨Cwell child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
  • Child or pregnant mother's immunizations
  • Child or pregnant mother's dental exam

Empty Check Box, Square Step 6: Review and Interview

When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time. 

Empty Check Box, Square Step 7: Complete Enrollment

Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
  • All children start on our waitlist and placements are made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria as our program is not first come ¨C first serve.

 

Step 8: Begin home visits!

Your new family specialist will contact you to schedule your first home visit together.

Contact Information

General Information

  • 970.490.3204
  • psdece@psdschools.org