Applications for all preschool and other early childhood programs for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year are now available.
Paper applications are available in person at The Center at 130 W. 12th Street in Leadville.
A printable PDF of the preschool application can be downloaded here. Once you print and complete the application, you may bring it and the supporting documents to the school in person.
A fillable PDF of the preschool application may be downloaded here. After you download and fill in the application, you can save it to your device, then email it and your supporting documents to The Center.
Children who will be three or four years old by October 1, 2025 are age-eligible for preschool. Some options are available for children who will be at least 30 months old by August 1, 2025.
Most of the free and low-cost programs and services to children with special needs have eligibility criteria. Tuition based preschool and childcare spots are also available.
A flyer with enrollment information can be found here.
A fillable PDF to apply for the Early Head Start home visiting program can be found here. This program serves children from birth to 3 and pregnant moms through personalized visits deigned to enhance child and family development.
Please call or text the Family and Community Partnerships Manager, Rhonda DeVoe, at 719-293-1403 or email her at rdevoe@lakecountyschools.net with any questions you may have about applying for preschool or home visiting spots at The Center.
The Center expects to fill all available preschool spots by the end of the current program year, in order to be able advise families of their status and plan for next year. The program anticipates operating with a wait list, so families are encouraged to complete and submit their paperwork as soon as possible for the best chance at obtaining a spot.
More information about The Center can be found here.
The Colorado Universal Preschool application for families of children who will be four years old by October 1 and families of younger children on IEPs is here.
