If you are a family looking to enroll in Universal Pre-K / Si es una familia que desea inscribirse en el programa Preescolar Universal:
- Call us at / Llámenos al: Coming soon / Próximamente
- Visit / Visite: Universal Preschool Family Information | Colorado Department of Early Childhood
For UPK Programs:
ECPAC is now serving as the local implementation support organization for Adams County after the passage of SB26-019. Additionally, as a result of budget constraints, the components of UPK will be shared at a higher level between the Colorado Dept of Early Childhood (CDEC) and local Councils (ECPAC).
Therefore, ECPAC is responsible for:
- Recruitment of ECE programs to be UPK providers and connect providers to available information and guidelines
- Outreach to families to enroll in UPK – especially in areas where enrollment is low and support families in applying as needed
- Provide coaching and technical assistance to UPK providers on meeting the quality preschool standards
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Note: The information provided generally relates to preschool general education. Preschool special education may involve additional or different standards and requirements. Learn more about Universal Preschool Colorado and special education.
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CDEC is responsible for:
- Ensure needed communication to providers through emails, memos, and their website.
- Keeping the UPK Resource Bank updated
- Supporting all back-end ticket support for the UPK on-line platform for both programs and families
- Providing payment to UPK programs – see latest information on rates
- Continuing development of the UPK quality service standards and planned oversight and alignment with the Quality Improvement System refresh for the full early care and education system.
- Continued efforts related to rule-making process for UPK
If you are experiencing any challenges with the UPK on-line platform – start a help desk ticket by:
- Online: Help.UPK.Colorado.Gov (opens in new window)
- Email: universalpreschool@state.co.us
- Phone: 303-866-5223, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ECPAC will work to keep this webpage updated as more information becomes available.