PSD ECE offers high-quality programs that help young children get ready for kindergarten. Preschool is offered in 20 PSD elementary schools and our Early Head Start program supports families in our home-based and center-based optiopns. Placement at neighborhood schools or a parent's top-choice location is not guaranteed, but preferences are highly regarded and given due consideration upon admission.
How do I apply ?
Click on the program that fits your needs below!
The PSD EC application can be completed on a cell phone, tablet or computer and will take about 30 minutes.
Before starting it is best to gather the following documents to upload or attach an image:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of address – (One of the following: Mortgage Statement, Signed Lease, Utility Bill)
- Proof of Annual Income
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Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
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All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
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Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
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Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
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Foster Care Stipend/documentation
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Social Security documentation
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Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
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Unemployment Compensation
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- Custody Documentation – (If applicable)
The following documents are optional but will be required prior to a student attending class.
- Current Physical Exam
- Current Immunizations
- Dental Exams
I want to apply for PRESCHOOL and my child will be 3 YEARS OLD (by October 1st):
Step 1: Complete PSD Early Childhood Application
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Step 2: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
Step 3: An EC Enrollment Tech will contact you within 10 business days to review your application and confirm any remaining documents needed
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Step 4: All children are placed on our waitlist initially. Placements are made based on our established selection criteria.
You will be contacted should your child be placed in a classroom, and a final enrollment communication will be sent.
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Step 5: Attend Preschool!
Your child will be taught by highly qualified licensed teachers who will provide social-emotional skill development, literacy and language development, individualized academic plans, and FUN-filled classes!
I want to apply for PRESCHOOL and my child will be FOUR YEARS OLD (by October 1st):
Step 1: Complete PSD Early Childhood Application
Step 2: Complete Universal Preschool Application
Only families with school age 4 year olds need to fill out BOTH the Universal Preschool Application AND 福利一区福利二区福利三区 District Early Childhood app.
Step 3: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
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Step 4: An Enrollment Tech will contact you within 10 business days to review your application and confirm any remaining documents needed
All children are placed on our waitlist initially. Placements are made based on our establishe selection criteria
You will be contacted should your child be placed in a classroom and a final enrollment communication will be sent.
_______________________________________________ Step 5: Attend Preschool!
Your child will be taught by highly qualified licensed teachers who will provide social-emotional skill development, literacy and language development, individualized academic plans, and FUN-filled classes!
I want to apply for EARLY HEAD START in the PRENATAL PROGRAM:
Step 1: Complete Application and Enrollment Packet
English Prenatal Program Application
Spanish Prenatal Program Application
Prenatal Enrollment Packet
Spanish Prenatal Enrollment Packet
Step 2: Gather Additional Documents
1. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
2. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
Foster Care Stipend/documentation
Social Security documentation
Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
Unemployment Compensation
Signed Statement of no income
Step 3: Submit all of the above paperwork
In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
OR via email
psdece@psdschools.org
Step 4: Submit Health Documents
Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
Child or pregnant mother's physical exam –well child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
Child or pregnant mother's immunizations
Child or pregnant mother's dental exam
Step 5: Review and Interview
When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time.
Step 6: Complete Enrollment
Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
All children start on our waitlist and placements are made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria as our program is not first come – first serve.
Step 7: Begin home visits!
Your new family specialist will contact you to schedule your first home visit together.
I want to apply for EARLY HEAD START and my child is ZERO TO THREE YEARS OLD:
Step 1: Complete Application and Enrollment Packet
English 0-3 years old Program Application
Spanish 0-3 years old Program Application
English 0-3 years old Enrollment Packet
Spanish 0-3 years old Enrollment Packet
Step 2: Gather Additional Documents
1. Verification of child’s Birth Date (examples: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Physical Exam)
2. Verification of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease, Mortgage statement)
3. Proof of your current income (submit any one of the examples below):
Current Federal Income Tax form (preferred)
All W-2 forms for the current year (preferred)
Payroll check stubs (reflecting last 12 months of income)
Public Assistance (TANF, SSI or SNAP)
Foster Care Stipend/documentation
Social Security documentation
Letter from current employer (subject to verification)
Unemployment Compensation
Signed Statement of no income
4. Custody Paperwork - if applicable
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Step 3: Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE Online:
Complete ASQ-3/ASQ-SE online:
Paper: contact Fullana 970-490-3204 OR visit us at Fullana, 220 N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
OR ask your child's primary care provider
Step 4: Submit all of the above paperwork
In-person at Fullana, 220, N. Grant Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
OR via email
psdece@psdschools.org
Step 5: Submit Health Documents
Our funders and childcare licensing regulations require these documents:
Child or pregnant mother's physical exam –well child exam must be completed in the last 12 months, if your child has not had a well exam in the last 12 months now is a great time to get it scheduled.
Child or pregnant mother's immunizations
Child or pregnant mother's dental exam
Step 6: Review and Interview
When you submit your application online, Fullana front office staff will contact you to review application and conduct interview. When you submit in-person, staff will review application and conduct interview at that time.
Step 7: Complete Enrollment
Your application will then be moved on to our eligibility team for processing and eligibility determination, you will be contacted via email regarding your eligibility.
All children start on our waitlist and placements are made from the waitlist based on our selection criteria as our program is not first come – first serve.