Register for Universal Preschool
Henry Lee
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2 minutes
Colorado
Google Calendar
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Navigate to [https://cdec.colorado.gov/](https://cdec.colorado.gov/)
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Click the "Universal Preschool Colorado" tab, and click on "Universal Preschool"
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Click "Register and Browse Universal Preschool Providers"
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To search for UPK providers and to see more details about their programs, click "Browse Providers"
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Click "24/25 School Year: Register Now" to start the UPK application
You can log in if you have previously created a UPK application.
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Enter your information, and click "Sign up
If you do not have a permanent address, click the box next to "I do not have a Colorado address"
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Enter your address and click "Next"
Enter your child's LEGAL NAME that appears on their birth certificate.
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Enter your child's name and date of birth.
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Click "Add another child" if you are applying for more than one child.
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Click "Done"
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Confirm the information is correct, then click "Next"
You can click the purple link to learn more about which income ranges will qualify for additional hours, based on household size.
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Select the number of people that live in your household and click "Next"
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Select the range that best fits your household income and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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It will show if your child is eligible for UPK, with a breakdown of why. Click "Continue for eligible children"
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Enter your contact information and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
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Select your response and click "Next"
If you know what schools you would like to add, you can search for them directly. Otherwise, you can explore to find schools near you or based on your preferences.
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Under each school, their program offerings will be listed. The hours indicate the hours your child will attend the school per week.
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Select up to 10 programs to be added to your application.
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Click the box next to the program.
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Click "Continue with selections" once you have selected all your options.
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Review your selections and any special notices about the schools you've selected.
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If you already accepted an offer through your local school district, please make sure to select that the student is already attending.
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If you are planning to attend a school in the 24-25 school year that your child currently attends, you can select the school here. Otherwise, select "Not applicable" and click "Continue"
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If your child has a sibling currently attending one of your selected schools, you can indicate it here. Then, click "Continue"
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If your child has a parent that works at a school you have selected, you can indicate it here. Then, click "Next"
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Click "Next"
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If you are applying for additional hours, you will need to upload proof of income. Once it has been uploaded, click "Next"
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Enter your full name and click "Adopt signature"
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To submit your UPK application, click "Confirm and submit"
You can log in to your application to view updates. If you need to make changes, contact your LCO. Pre-registration will be taking place from February 29th through March 28th, and general matching will take place in May and June.
