Colorado Universal Preschool

All children in Colorado can apply for up to 15 hours per week of free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Preschool program. See More Information in the UPK Guide for Families.

• Families may qualify for more free hours based on a number of qualifying factors, per available funding. See more information here.

• Depending on the provider, families have the option of paying for additional hours if desired.

• Families of 3-year-olds should contact their school district for preschool services.

• Preschool-aged children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) should contact their Special Education Administrative Unit (AU) before registering.

2025-26 School Year Enrollment

Pre-registration and Family-to-Provider matching rounds are now complete, and families may enroll directly with providers via Direct Enrollment. Please refer to the Universal Preschool Guide for Families for more details on the enrollment process, the program, and more.