How To Complete and submit the UPK Application
Cecy Carballo
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5 minutes
Getbridgecare
Google
Colorado
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Navigate to upk.colorado.gov
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Click "26/27 School year: Apply Now"
Make sure you select the link for the 26-27 school year.
Create an account. You will need your name and address, an email address, and a phone number that can receive texts. You will also need your child's legal name and Date of Birth, and your proof of income if you qualify for extra hours.
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Add your home address or select if you don't have a Colorado address.
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Select which address you want to use.
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Add your child's information.
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Confirm your child's information or add another child.
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Select if your child has an IEP and click "Next." If your child has an active IEP and is receiving services at a public preschool, you won't be able to select a private provider. The special education department will place your child in the program where IEP services will be provided.
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Add your contact information (email address and phone number) and click "Next."
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If you meet the eligibility for additional funding, click "Yes". If you do not meet the eligibility, click "NO", you won't need to include any income information.
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Select any of the statements that apply to you, then click "next."
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Select a number -"Please tell us how many people live in your home"
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Add your current income
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Select if the income is monthly, weekly or annual.
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The calculated Annual income is locked
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Upload your proof of income "Drop files here or browse files"
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Select if this applies to your family and click "Next."
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Select your child's primary language. Click "Next".
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Select the primary language at home using the drop-down menu. This question will be asked again after demographics, make sure that your answers match.
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Select your relationship to the child and click "Next."
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Select your child's demographic information.
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Select your child's demographic Information and click "Next."
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Select the primary language at home using the drop-down menu.
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Select the language and click "Next."
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Click "Continue for eligible children".
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Search providers by address or by name. You can choose up to 10 providers/programs.
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Answer these questions when applicable.
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Review and make sure your information is correct.
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Sign the application by typing your name or drawing your signature.
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Once you sign, click in "Adopt signature."
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Click in "Confirm and submit".
If your child meets the pre-registration criteria, you will receive a notification that your child was matched to a program on 02/03/2025 and you will have until 02/09/2025 to accept or decline the offer.
