Colorado Universal Preschool serves as a tuition credit for qualifying children and their families in the year prior to Kindergarten
What is UPK ?
Universal Pre-K (UPK) is a new program Colorado has introduced to help families financially with preschool and child care needs. Below you will find information regarding the program and eligibility requirements.
Families can Apply at any time during the year
UPK funding can be used in addition to other funding streams such as CCAP
families are encouraged to talk with their providers about schedules, specific funding questions, and provider rates
matches are occurring on a consistent basis and families will be notified directly through their preferred contact method about enrollment instructions
Families with a 3 year old being serviced by an IEP should submit a UPK application
Non- IEP 3 year old families should contact their local school district directly for preschool support
| 1 Year prior to kindergarten WITH QUALIFYING FACTORS: income factor plus 1 additional can qualify your family for up to 30 hours of care per week. | All children in the YEAR BEFORE KINDERGARTEN ARE ELIGIBLE No qualifying factors are required to be eligible for 15 hours per week | 2 years prior to kindergarten WITH QUALIFYING FACTORS Income factor plus 1 additional factor can qualify you for up to 10 hours of care per week. |
| QUALIFYING FACTORS INCLUDE: LOW INCOME HOUSING STATUS DUAL LANGUAGE IEP FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE |
| Cost Savings This program provides a tuition credit, reducing your cost of child care for families  | Quality Education as quality standards are being developed UPK Providers will use an evidenced based curriculum, and work with quality navigators to implement preschool education for children  | School Readiness Preschool is designed to help students be academically and emotionally prepared for future learning whether it be in a classroom, or home based setting.  |
