Preschool is designed to be an integral part of the educational process at Highlands Elementary School and the St. Vrain Valley School District. Highlands Elementary school provides an excellent preschool facility and atmosphere for a high quality learning experience for your child. The preschool functions under the direction of the Preschool Director and the St. Vrain Valley Community Schools. Financially, the program operates on a self-supporting basis.
Highlands preschool program serves 3 and 4-year-old children. Our program emphasizes kindergarten readiness by providing high quality early childhood experiences in safe, supporting and stimulating environments. Classrooms meet quality standards, state licensing requirements, and have low adult-to-child ratios. Students enrolling for preschool must be 3 or 4 years of age on or before October 1.
The three enrollment options available are listed below:
Highland Elementary offers tuition-based preschool in a half-day format, either morning or afternoon, five days a week. To enroll, parents and guardians must complete the tuition-based preschool application. Annual tuition rates are available on the district’s preschool website.
Special Education within St. Vrain Valley Schools identifies children ages birth to 21 who may be eligible to receive special education services. Federal and state law requires eligible children to receive free preschool once the student has turned 3 years of age. Our Preschool Program works collaboratively with the Child Find staff (District Special Education Department) in the assessment, identification and programming for children with disabilities. If a child qualifies for special education services, the Child Find team partners with parents and guardians to determine the appropriate placement and services based on each students individual needs.
The Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado program provides state-funded preschool for eligible four-year-olds. Children must be 4 years old on or before October 1 to qualify. Eligible students can receive up to 15 hours of free preschool each week. Families must complete the UPK application to determine eligibility and funding.