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Kinder Kids & Tiny Tots Preschool Information
Kinder Kids (4-5 years)
Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 1 and planning to attend kindergarten in August 2024. This continuous school-year program prepares your child for kindergarten while focusing on the “learning is fun” philosophy. The program emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive development along with the State of Colorado Early Learning Development Guidelines (ELDG’s).
Tiny Tots (3-4 years)
Children must be 3 years old by Oct. 1. This great beginning program prepares your child for Kinder Kids. The program develops social, emotional, cognitive, and fine motor skills in line with the State of Colorado Early Learning Development Guidelines (ELDG’s).
State of Colorado Licensed Program
Kinder Kids and Tiny Tots age requirements are based on the age as of Oct. 1 of the school year you are registering for. The Kinder Kids and Tiny Tots programs are state licensed as small and large childcare programs.
Parents will receive our Parent Handbook and ePACT link in mid-July. Please call 303-658-2222 if you do not receive these within three days of registration after July 24, 2023.
ePACT Profile: You will receive an email from ePACT in the summer prior to school starting. For more information about ePACT, see page 17 of our Parent Handbook (linked above). In brief, ePACT is where we store health profiles and emergency contact information. This information is a licensing requirement and profiles must be completed to attend school. Even if you have used ePACT previously (with City of Westminster or another organization), you will still be asked to verify or update any expired information.
All ePACT profiles and required forms MUST be completed in order for your child to start school. All forms are considered current for the school calendar year, September to May.
Kinder Kids and Tiny Tot program participants must submit the following in ePACT in order to participate:
- Emergency card (due immediately)
- Immunization record (due immediately)
- Medical release from a physician stating the child is in good medical condition (due immediately)
Monthly payments must be made by the second day of each month (October to April) after the school year begins to maintain your child’s spot, or their space will be forfeited.
Parent/Child/Teacher Meet & Greets
West View
Kinder Kids: Monday, August 14, 9:30 - 10:30am
Tiny Tots: Monday, August 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
City Park
Kinder Kids: Tuesday, August 15, 9:30 - 10:30am
Tiny Tots: Tuesday, August 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
The MAC
Kinder Kids: Monday, August 21, 9:00 - 10:00am
Tiny Tots: Tuesday, August 22, 10:00 - 11:00am
First Day of School
Monday, August 28, 2023 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (Tuesday/Thursday Classes)
Parents, please note
- Our preschool curriculum is aligned with the State of Colorado Early Learning Development Guidelines, which includes indicators that describe learning goals in the areas of mathematics, science, creative arts expression, physical development, and literacy. Additional information can be found at https://earlylearningco.org/.
- Children not toilet trained must have a parent available on-site at the recreation center at all times to tend to the child if needed.
- If your child is exhibiting any symptoms of an illness, please be considerate by keeping your child at home. Consult your physician to determine if your child is contagious and when they should return.
- Some activities may have holiday themes. Please notify instructors of any holiday theme objections as early in the school year as possible. Missed classes are not refunded.
Registration
Registration for the school year is on a first-come, first-served basis with existing preschool, Early Explorers, and Wee Toddlers students getting first priority for Tiny Tots and Kinder Kids.
- Registration dates will be listed in the City’s activity guide, and updated on this site when registration is approaching.
- Fall preschool registration typically begins the first week of February for existing preschool, Wee Toddlers, and Early Explorers students enrolled in those programs as of Feb 2.
- Registration for City of Westminster residents that are not enrolled in our current preschool, Wee Toddlers, or Early Explorers programs as of Feb. 2 begins the third week of February.
- Registration for non-residents that are not enrolled in our current preschool, Wee Toddlers, or Early Explorers programs as of Feb. 2 will begin the last week of February.
- Online registration is only accepted for Kinder Kids or Tiny Tots if paying in full for the entire school year. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for any open spots.
Fees
Contact us
Stacy Rosseau, Recreation Coordinator - Preschool & Tot Programs - 303-658-2717 - srosseau@westminsterco.gov
April Smith, Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Preschool & Tot Programs - 303-658-2222 - apjsmith@westminsterco.gov