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STARTING TO THINK ABOUT PRESCHOOL
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Choosing a school for your little one is a big decision. Your choices will successfully set the stage for a lifetime of learning, and Denver Preschool Program can help. We make preschool possible for all Denver families with a 4-year-old—regardless of income or neighborhood—through tuition support and access to information.
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Estimate your DPP tuition credit
SCHOOL YEAR DPP tuition support is available for every Denver 4-year-old beginning the September before they enter kindergarten. Students must turn 4 on or before October 1 to receive tuition credits.
DPP tuition support is available for every Denver 4-year-old beginning the September before they enter kindergarten. Students must turn 4 on or before October 1 to receive tuition credits.
Family Size The total number of people who live in your household, including yourself and your child.
The total number of people who live in your household, including yourself and your child.
School Rating A number from 1 to 5 indicating the quality of the preschool program in which your child is enrolled. You can find this number by using our Find a Preschool tool and looking up the program’s name. To learn more about the rating, please click here.
A number from 1 to 5 indicating the quality of the preschool program in which your child is enrolled. You can find this number by using our Find a Preschool tool and looking up the program’s name. To learn more about the rating, please click here.
Gross Annual Income The total amount of income you have earned in a year from all sources before taxes.
The total amount of income you have earned in a year from all sources before taxes.
YOUR MONTHLYEstimatedTuition Credit
Preschool with a purpose
Take the first step toward your child's brighter future
The Denver Preschool Program partners with more than 250 quality-rated preschools in the Denver area. Programs include community-based centers, child care homes and Denver Public Schools* locations. With the wide variety of available options, parents can choose the location, environment and schedule that best fits their family’s needs.
Your child must be enrolled in a participating program in order to receive tuition support.
*If your 4-year-old is already enrolled in a DPS school your family may already be receiving tuition credits. Contact us to find out:
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Now download, fill out & return an application to DPP.
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Once processed and approved your tuition credit is applied directly to your schools monthly bill.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Need child care in Denver for a child that has not yet reached preschool age?
Call 2-1-1- to connect with United Way, which offers a free child care resource and referral service.
Need child care or preschool outside of Denver?
Contact Colorado Shines for a full list of available licensed care programs in the state at coloradoshines.force.com or by calling 1-877-388-2273.
other Helpful Resources
Colorado Shines
Colorado Shines, a quality rating and improvement system used to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality in early care and education programs. www.coloradoshines.com
Clayton Early Learning
Clayton Early Learning provides national leadership to advance the field of early childhood education by researching, implementing and disseminating innovative teaching models. http://www.claytonearlylearning.org/
Child Find
Child Find is part of Colorado’s system for identifying children suspected of having a delay in development.
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps low-income families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find child care assistance.
RMSER Head Start
RMSER’s culturally sensitive Head Start Programs educate over 2,200 children yearly who are enrolled throughout the State of Colorado. http://www.rmser.org/rmser-programs/headstart-program
Denver Great Kids Head Start
Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) is an award-winning program that prepares children to enter kindergarten confidently with the social, physical, emotional, cognitive skills and competencies necessary for continued school success.
