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Preschool in District 60

The purpose of Pueblo School District 60's preschool program is to provide a quality preschool experience for children ages 3–4 years of age. The ultimate goal of Pueblo School District 60 is to stimulate and develop the necessary skills in young children so that they begin school ready to learn.

Preschool in 2024-2025 requires that all incoming students be fully potty-trained at the time of attendance.

Four-year-old families will apply for preschool for the 2024-25 school year through Colorado Universal Preschool.

Three-year-old families will apply for preschool through Early Childhood. Applications are now OPEN.

Pueblo School District 60 preschool spots are limited, the early childhood program is application-only, and children must meet the eligibility requirements outlined by the State of Colorado.

4-YEAR-OLD PRE-K FOR 2024-25
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3-YEAR-OLD PRE-K FOR 2024-25
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Need assistance?

If you need help completing your Colorado Universal Preschool application, please call (719) 549-3407.

If you need help completing your three-year-old application, please call the Early Childhood Department at (719) 253-6016.

For more information about preschool eligibility or the preschool program, please call Early Childhood Education at (719) 253-6016 or e-mail the Early Childhood Department at ece@pueblod60.org.

Privacy Statement

The questions in the application are asked of every family that applies to preschool and are in no way meant to offend. Please know that all information that you share is used ONLY for the purpose of prioritizing applications for acceptance into the Preschool program. Please know that ALL information shared will not be shared with anyone else.

Does my child qualify for Pre-K in D60?
The goal of the District 60 Pre-K program is to serve students ages 3-4 with the highest need and who face educational challenges due to family, economic, or developmental concerns.

Age requirements:
- Four-year-old program: Children with a birthdate between October 2, 2019, and October 1, 2020.
- Three-year-old program: Children with a birthdate between October 2, 2020, and October 1, 2021, may be eligible for the three-year-old program with qualifying criteria.
Qualifying for the program:

To get an idea whether your child may be eligible, the Colorado Department of Education has outlined risk factors that would allow your child to qualify for the program. If your child is three years old, he/she must have at least three risk factors, and children that are four or five years of age must have at least one risk factor.
What documents do I need?
Before you apply, please prepare readable scans or photos of the following required documents:
- Child's birth certificate
  (Hospital Certificate will not be accepted)
- Child's immunization ("shot") records
  (All students enrolling in Colorado schools must furnish a current immunization record)
- Parent/Guardians Identification
  Examples: Parent/Guardian Driver's license, passport, Permanent resident alien card, Naturalization papers, or Birth certificate
- Proof of address
  Examples: Mortgage statement, property tax bill, current rental lease agreement, or a major utility bill
  Shared Housing Residents: If you are living in a shared housing situation, contact the Early Childhood Office at 719-253-6016 for the documentation process.
- Guardianship or Court Orders (as necessary)
How do I apply?

Children with a birthdate between October 2, 2019, and October 1, 2020, will apply for preschool via Colorado Universal Preschool at Colorado Universal Preschool (applications will open February 29, 2024).

Children with a birthdate between October 2, 2020, and October 1, 2021, will apply for preschool through Pueblo School District 60 Early Childhood.

If you have any questions, please call (719) 253-6016 or email ece@pueblod60.org

Preschool in District 60

Need assistance?

Privacy Statement

Does my child qualify for Pre-K in D60?

What documents do I need?

How do I apply?