PSD ECE offers high-quality programs that help young children get ready for kindergarten. Preschool is offered in 20 PSD elementary schools and our Early Head Start program supports families in our home-based and center-based optiopns. Placement at neighborhood schools or a parent's top-choice location is not guaranteed, but preferences are highly regarded and given consideration upon admission.
How do I apply for PSD Early Childhood?
The PSD EC application can be completed on a cell phone, tablet or computer and will take about 30 minutes.
Before starting it is best to gather the following documents to upload or attach an image:
- Birth Certificate
- If applying for PreK- child must be 3 or 4 years old by Oct 1
- If your child is 5 years old by Oct 1 please visit PSD Kindergarten website
- Proof of address
- Must reside within PSD boundries, if you reside outside of PSD boundries must be a PSD Employee
- Mortgage Staement
- Signed Lease
- Utility Bill
- Must reside within PSD boundries, if you reside outside of PSD boundries must be a PSD Employee
- Proof of Annual Income- Any that apply
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Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
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All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
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Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
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Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
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Foster Care Stipend/documentation
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Social Security documentation
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Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
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Unemployment Compensation
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- Custody Documentation – (If applicable)
The following documents are optional but will be required prior to a student attending class.
- Current Physical Exam
- Current Immunizations
- Dental Exams
Choose the option below that fits your application needs:
I want to apply for PRESCHOOL and my child will be 3 YEARS OLD (by October 1st):
Step 1: Complete PSD Early Childhood Application
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Step 2: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
Step 3: An EC Enrollment Tech will contact you within 10 business days to review your application and confirm any remaining documents needed
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Step 4: All children are placed on our waitlist initially. Placements are made based on our established selection criteria.
You will be contacted should your child be placed in a classroom, and a final enrollment communication will be sent.
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Step 5: 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):
Step 1: Complete PSD Early Childhood Application
Step 2: Complete Universal Preschool Application
Only families with school age 4 year olds need to fill out BOTH the Universal Preschool Application AND Poudre School District Early Childhood app.
Step 3: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
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Step 4: An Enrollment Tech will contact you within 10 business days to review your application and confirm any remaining documents needed
All children are placed on our waitlist initially. Placements are made based on our establishe selection criteria
You will be contacted should your child be placed in a classroom and a final enrollment communication will be sent.
_______________________________________________ Step 5: 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 and my child is ZERO to THREE YEARS OLD
Step 1: Complete Application
Step 2: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
Step 3: An EC Enrollment Tech will contact you within 10 business days to review your application and confirm any remaining documents needed
Step 4: Complete Enrollment
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 – first serve.
Step 5: 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 - PRENATAL PROGRAM
Step 1: Complete Application
Pre-Natal Program
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Step 2: Review and Interview
When you submit your application online, Enrollment staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview.
Step 3: 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 applicatnts start on our waitlist and placements are made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria as our program is not first come – first serve.