Preschool
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
To apply for next school year starting in August 2025.
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.
| 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
Melissa Middleton
Department Administrative Assistant
Toni Smith
School Nurse
Jennifer Thompson
Child Find and Early Childhood Specialist