Early Childhood Education

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Aurora Public Schools Early Childhood Education department is to ensure that all preschool students will transition into kindergarten with the experiences and skills necessary to reach high levels of learning throughout their academic career. The ECE department will provide support to the APS Vista 2010 mission: “Teach every student the knowledge, skills and values necessary to enter college or a career and become a contributing member of society who flourishes in a diverse, dynamic world.” The opportunities for early learning provide a strong foundation that will help to ensure academic success.

The Early Childhood Education department strives to involve the family by emphasizing the important role they play in their child’s education and support families in their role as nurturers and teachers.

The Early Childhood Education department remains involved in the School Readiness Project. The School Readiness Project utilizes the Qualistar Rating System to ensure that all preschools and child care centers are of the highest quality.

Vision Statement:
Graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation.

Preschool Information:

The Colorado Preschool Program is a program funded by the Colorado Department of Education. This program is designed for three and four-year old children with a variety of at-risk factors. Screening is held annually in order to identify those children eligible for this program. The number of children serviced through this program is determined by the allocation of program funds by the Colorado Department of Education. For information on the Colorado Preschool Program, please call Aurora Public Schools Child Development Center at 303-364-9371.

Screening:

Screening procedures for the Colorado Preschool Program are a 3-step process; Screening, Registration and Enrollment. Please click on our Programs tab, Colorado Prescool Program for detailed information regarding our screening process, locations, times and dates. Note: The Colorado Preschool Program does have limited availability. Participation in this 3-step process does not guarantee placement. For additional questions, please call our office at the Child Development Center (303) 364-9371.

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