Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Program serves over 600 children from birth to 5 years old. These programs provide diverse experiences and give young children and their families opportunities and tools for success now and in the future. The Early Childhood Programs are supported by federal, state and local sources.
For more information regarding enrollment, please contact Norma Mirelez at (970) 490-3204.
In addition to ECE classrooms in many district elementary schools, we also have two Learning Centers.
Barton Early Childhood Center
703 E. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 490-3204
Fax: (970) 490-3203
Fullana Learning Center
220 N. Grant, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 490-3160
Fax: (970) 490-3134
For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.psdschools.org/schools/earlychildhood/
Director of Early Childhood Education: Kim Bloemen (970) 490-3195
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education: Corinne Van Dyke
Preschool Classes
Giving students an early start on success, more than 27 preschool classes are available for students eligible for Head Start, Colorado Preschool Program, Title 1 Preschool, and Early Childhood Special Education programs. Classes are held at the following locations:
- Barton Early Childhood Center
- Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park
- Fullana Learning Center
- 13 district elementary schools
- Colorado State University
- 11 private child care facilities
Eligibility requirements include income, special needs or educational delay. Screening for preschool classes and early intervention services occur throughout the year. Preschool applications are accepted beginning March 1 of each year. Information: (970) 490-3204.
Infants and Toddlers
Home-based services are available to families with infants and toddlers through the Early Head Start Program. Family Mentors assist parents in meeting their educational parental goals.
Infant/toddler services are available at the Fullana Learning Center for working parents or those enrolled in school.
Families in the Educational Process
Special programs include families in the educational process. Barton Early Childhood Center and Fullana Learning Center also provide play groups, wrap-around child care, family literacy workshops and technology mini-labs.
Some early childhood services at Fullana Learning Center are open to neighborhood families, based on space availability. The technology mini-lab is open to the community.
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