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Mapleton Public Schools

Preschool Program

Preschool in Mapleton is inclusive, engaging, and led by experienced early childhood educators. Through a variety of programs—including Universal Preschool (UPK), tuition-based options, and Special Education services—Mapleton offers high-quality early learning opportunities for all families. In keeping with our commitment to choice, we offer a range of preschool options to help you find the best fit for your child and your family.
 

Program Options:

Half-day Preschool Program 
School Day and Programming:
• 3 hours/day; AM & PM sessions
• No additional/extended care
• Program is closed on non-contact district days  
 
Locations:
  • Adventure (Dual Language)
  • Explore PK-8
  • Meadow Community School (9150 Monroe St., Thornton)
  • Preschool on Poze  (2410 Poze Blvd., Thornton)
  • Trailside Academy (2300 W. 67th Pl., Denver)
  • Welby Community School (1200 E 78th Ave., Denver)
Costs:
  • Free to all 4-year-olds and UPK qualified 3-year-olds.   
  • $400/month to non-qualifying students 
Calendar:

 

Includes nutritious breakfast or lunch.  Transportation to school is provided for families living within the district boundaries for half-day programming.

Full-Day Preschool Program  
School Day and Programming:
• 7 hours/day (follows elementary schedule at each location)
• No additional/extended care
• Program is closed on non-contact district days
 

Locations:

  • Global Primary (7480 North Broadway, Denver)

  • Meadow Community School (9150 Monroe St., Thornton)

  • Preschool on Poze (2410 Poze Blvd., Thornton)

  • Trailside Academy (2300 W. 67th Pl., Denver)

  • Valley View Innovation School (6951 Fox Way, Denver)

  • Welby Community School (1200 E 78th Ave., Denver)

Costs:

  • $295/week to UPK non-qualified  3-year-olds 
  • $155/week to 15 hour UPK qualified 3 and 4-year-olds  
  • Free to 30 hour UPK qualified 3 and 4-year-olds 

Calendar: 

25-26 Full-Day Preschool Calendar 

 

Includes nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.  Transportation to school is provided for families living within the district boundaries and for full-day programming. 

Extended-Day Preschool Program  

School Day and Programming:
• 7 hours/day, plus before care & after care
• Before care begins: 6:45 a.m.
• After care ends: 5:15 p.m.
• Additional childcare provided on non-contact district days
 

Locations:

  • Global Primary (7480 North Broadway, Denver)
  • Preschool on Poze  (2410 Poze Blvd., Thornton)
  • Trailside Academy (2300 W. 67th Pl., Denver)
Costs:  
  • $365/week to UPK non-qualified 3-year-olds 
  • $220/week to 15 hour UPK qualified 3 and 4-year olds 
  • $135/week to 30 hour qualified UPK 3 and 4-year-olds  
Calendar:

Includes nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Transportation is not available for before and after care.