Universal Preschool
Universal Preschool offers voluntary preschool to every child the year before they are eligible for kindergarten.
Universal Preschool offers voluntary preschool to every child the year before they are eligible for kindergarten. Families can choose the right setting for their child to attend Universal Preschool, whether it is in a licensed community-based, school-based or home-based preschool setting. The goal of UPK is to create equal access to quality education before kindergarten and help reduce the overall cost of preschool for families.
UPK Resources for Providers:
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Universal Preschool Quality Standards information:
Please see the newly approved UPK Quality Standards 2026-2027 Operational Memo and the accompanying guidebook.
Do you have more questions?
Reach out to the UPK Help Desk by submitting a ticket here, emailing universalpreschool@state.co.us or calling 303-866-5223 (available Monday-Friday from 8am-8pm) if you have any additional questions.