Registration
2024-25 Registration Information
New this Year:
To better serve our families and to support a more timely student placement, Bennett 29J is offering families the opportunity to complete the district’s online pre-registration process prior to the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) Application, which is currently expected to be available in March of 2024.
Benefits for Families Who Pre-Register for Preschool:
Families that pre-register in early will receive a notification of their placement status from Bennett Preschool by the end of March 2024. Pre-registered families will receive ongoing support and communication from Bennett 29J if they choose to navigate the UPK process.
Preschool for Four Year Olds
- All children who are four-years old, on or before September 1, 2024, are eligible for free district half-day preschool (AM or PM session) through Universal Preschool (UPK) programming.
- Families who are interested in UPK are required to complete the UPK application once it becomes available, anticipated in late February 2024.
- Families who are not interested in engaging in the UPK process are welcome to enroll in preschool as a tuition paying family. Tuition rates will be released soon..
- We are anticipating full day options for the 2024-2025 school year, depending on qualifying factors but space is very limited. Families can apply, understanding additional tuition fees may apply.
- Schools will begin communicating confirmed student enrollment beginning in March.
Preschool for Three Year Olds
- Students who are three-years old, on or before September 1, 2024 can select tuition or UPK for those with a qualifying factor. Limited funds are available to support three-year olds with a qualifying factor. View UPK’s qualifying factors on the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s UPK website.
- Families who are interested and qualify for UPK are required to complete the UPK application once it becomes available, anticipated in March 2024.
- Families who are not interested in engaging in the UPK process, who do not qualify for UPK, are welcome to enroll in preschool as a tuition paying family. Tuition rates will be released soon.
- Bennett Preschool will begin communicating confirmed student enrollment beginning in March.
Registration Process Support Sessions:
A link to register will be available soon. An open house event and prescreening for all new students will be available to support families with the pre-registration process. Dates will be posted here when determined. Technology will be available along with individuals for one-on-one help with the application. Additional dates will be established once the Colorado Department of Early Childhood identifies the release of the UPK application, currently anticipated in March 2024.