Mapleton Public Schools is pleased to offer extensive early childhood education programming. We serve more than 450 preschool students in six different elementary schools. Our preschool program is fully inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners. Mapleton’s Preschool Program serves families qualifying for the Colorado Preschool Program and families interested in tuition-based preschool. Students who will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1 of the current school year are eligible to be screened for preschool. 

Early Childhood Education Handbook

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Applications for 2019-20 Enrollment 

Mapleton Public Schools is proud to offer quality early learning opportunities to all families through eligibility-based assistance and tuition-based programs. Applications for the 2019-20 school year for Mapleton's preschool and toddler care programs will be available beginning in January. 

If you are interested in a tuition preschool spot, we will hold the first round of the lottery on April 30. Placement notifications will be sent out in May and June.

If you are not interested in a tuition spot, screenings will be held in May and placement notifications will be sent out in June.

To learn more about Mapleton's preschool programs, please plan to attend our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Discovery Fair!

Preschool and Kindergarten Discovery Fair

Wednesday, Jan. 16 | 4 - 6 p.m.

Skyview Student Center, 8990 York St., Thornton, 80229

Email preschool@mapleton.us for more information!