2020-2021 Preschool
The 2020-2021 school year will begin August 24, 2020 and run through the week of May 17, 2021. Space is limited in classes! Please contact the location you are interested in attending to register for fall. A payment of the first month of tuition is due at the time of registration to secure your child's slot.
Now Hiring!
The City of Aurora is hiring for Early Childhood Teacher positions in our preschool programs. Early Childhood Teachers must meet the CDHS standards to qualify. We are looking for fun, loving and energetic individuals to join our team. Please apply online at auroragov.org/jobs.
Preschool is the start of a child's educational journey. Our goal is to provide a positive and engaging learning environment for all of our students. Our preschools focus on each child as an individual, allowing each child to learn at his/her own pace and through new experiences. We offer a play based curriculum that focuses on the Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines. We provide a safe, fun and engaging environment where children are free to explore and express themselves through play. All city of Aurora preschool programs are licensed by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.
Our mission is to offer social, physical and academic experiences that:
-Provide a nurturing, safe and fun environment with the opportunity to explore, play and learn.
-Enrich and touch the lives of the future.
-Focus on the whole child to offer positive hands-on experiences that build each child’s learning skills according to their age and ability.
-Provide quality classes lead by qualified staff at a competitive cost.
-Develop life skills & kindergarten readiness.
Programs Offered
The city of Aurora offers a continuous preschool program during the school year (August - May) for children ages 2 1/2 - 5-years-old.Registration for continuous classes begins in March and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Continuous classes include:
Toddling Tots: Class is designed for children ages 2 ½ - 3 years. This program is either 1 ½ hours or 2 hours in length and meets 2 or 4 days a week. Must be 2 ½-years-old by the start of the school year.
Tiny Tots: Class is designed for children ages 3 years. This program meets 1-5 days a week for 2 ½ hours to 2 ¾ hours each day. Must be 3-years-old by October 1st of the school year.
Kinder Kids: Class is designed for children entering kindergarten the following year. This program meets 1-5 days per week. Half day classes are 2 ¾ hours to 3 hours each day. We also have a full day (6 ½ hours) option. Must be 4-years-old by October 1st of the school year.
A variety of specialty classes are also offered throughout the school year at various locations. Specialty classes are shorter in length and may focus on a specific topic or celebration.
Congratulations to Meadowood Preschool for receiving a Level Four rating - from Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Meadowood Preschool is the fifth of the city's five preschool locations to complete their Colorado Shines Quality Rating.
Colorado Shines is a rating and improvement system for licensed early care and learning programs. Using proven methods, it measures overall school quality based on five areas:
- Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development
- Family Partnerships
- Leadership, Management and Administration
- Learning Environment
- Child Health Promotion
Research consistently shows that children who attend quality early care and learning programs are more likely to do well in school and less likely to drop out or need remedial education. Quality early education helps children start strong and the benefits last forever.
Locations
The city of Aurora offers preschool classes at five different locations. Please contact the location you are interested in for more information about specific classes and availability.
| Beck Preschool |
800 Telluride St. |
303.739.6878 |
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| Lowry Preschool |
1016 Boston St., #880 |
303.326.8328 |
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| Meadowood Preschool |
3054 S. Laredo St. |
303.326.8304 |
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| Summer Valley Preschool |
17400 E. Lehigh Pl. |
303.326.8676 |
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| Village Green Preschool |
1300 S. Chambers Cir. |
303.326.8640 |
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