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School District 49

Preschool

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The Early Childhood Education Office will have limited business hours until July 18, 2025. Emails and phone calls will be answered as soon as possible. Your patience is appreciated. 

2025-26 Application

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2025-26 Preschool Information

Welcome to D49 Early Childhood Education! 

District 49 offers a high-quality, inclusive preschool program that serves the developmental needs of children, starting at age 3 until they are eligible for kindergarten. We welcome students who reside within D49 boundaries.  Children must be potty trained unless they receive special education services through our district.  Our classrooms are designed to support children’s learning through guided play opportunities in a nurturing and caring environment.  Our students learn to develop healthy skills in social-emotional, learning, communication, self-help, and coordination.

Community Developmental Screenings for Preschool-Age Children

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines recommend the screening of young children to identify those who may have special learning or developmental needs, as well as to plan appropriate curriculum and instruction.

District 49 Early Childhood Education staff will be offering developmental screenings (to include vision, hearing, and dental) for children between the ages of 2 years and 9 months until they are eligible for kindergarten (child is 5 before October 1st of that year).  Screening will be by appointment only.  

If your child has developmental delays, is at risk of having a developmental delay due to a diagnosed medical condition, or has an educational disability, please contact our Child Find office by emailing childfind@d49.org.

Screening Appointments

Appointment Link will open approximately 30 DAYS prior to the next available screening event. 

Appointments can be scheduled by clicking the Screening Appointment link below. 

Screening Appointment

Date Location Map
September 5, 2025 Stetson Elementary School Map
October 3, 2025 Bennett Ranch Elementary School Map
November 14, 2025 Ridgeview Elementary School Map
December 5, 2025 Stetson Elementary School Map
January 23, 2026 Bennett Ranch Elementary School Map
February 20, 2026 Ridgeview Elementary School Map
March 6, 2026 Stetson Elementary School Map
April 3, 2026 Bennett Ranch Elementary School Map
April 24, 2026 Ridgeview Elementary School Map

Early Child Education Office

Early Childhood Education Office:
3850 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, 80922
Email: preschool@d49.org
Phone: 719-494-8840

Business hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
(when school is in session)

Early Childhood Education Staff

Stacey Powell

Director of Early Childhood Education

Anita Patton

Early Childhood Education Specialist

Julie Cole

Child Find Coordinator

Melissa Middleton

Department Administrative Assistant

Toni Smith

School Nurse

Jennifer Thompson

Child Find and Early Childhood Specialist