2½ and 3-Year-Old Plus Care Program

This program is designed for families who are looking for a high-quality care option in a structured school environment.

Children who are 6 months before their third birthday (2.5 years old) are eligible to enroll in the District 11 Plus Care Program.  Children can start when they turn 2.5 years old.

Children who are 3-years-old on or before October 1, 2026, and

• Are NOT enrolled in a preschool program
• Are on a 3-year-old waitlist waiting for a 3-year-old preschool seat
• Family is not interested in a 3-year-old preschool seat, and only wants all-day care

Our Plus Care Program for 2½-3-year-olds is offered Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The monthly tuition is $1,280. Families are not required to use the full program hours and may choose the schedule that best fits their needs; however, full monthly tuition is required regardless of the number of hours attended.

Plus Care Program Locations

• King Elementary | 6110 Sapporo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Trailblazer Elementary | 2015 Wickes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Program Schedule

The Plus Care Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering flexible drop-off and pick-up options for families.

Outside of preschool instructional time, families may utilize extended care hours to best fit their schedules.

Tuition

$1,280 per month

Enrollment

Complete a 2026/2027 District 11 Registration:

👉 Register here:
Click→ 2026/2027 District 11 Preschool Registration 

*In the area of the registration that asks what schools you're interested in, make note that you would like your child to attend King or Trailblazer Plus Care Program. 

Required documents for registration:

• Child’s birth certificate

• Immunization records

• Proof of address

• Parent/guardian photo ID

*Please have these documents ready to upload when completing the registration.

Contact

Families interested in enrolling their child in the Plus Care Program are encouraged to contact the Early Childhood Office to get their name on our lists.  Seats are limited and filling quickly. 

Families who have questions should also call our Early Childhood Office!

📞 719-520-2540
📧 preschool@d11.org

3-Year-Old Preschool Plus Program

Children who are 3 years old on or before October 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in the District 11 Preschool Plus Program.

This program is designed for families who are looking for both a high-quality preschool experience and extended care options in a structured school environment. The Preschool Plus Program provides 10 hours per week of preschool instruction, along with extended care supervised by qualified school staff during non-preschool hours.

Our Preschool Plus Program will begin offering care at the start of August, operating Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Beginning August 19, students will start attending the preschool instructional portion of the program.

Preschool Plus Locations

• King Elementary | 6110 Sapporo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Trailblazer Elementary | 2015 Wickes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Program Schedule

The Preschool Plus Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering flexible drop-off and pick-up options for families.

Students must attend the designated preschool instructional hours:
Tuesday through Friday | 7:45 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

Outside of preschool instructional time, families may utilize extended care hours to best fit their schedules.

Tentative Daily Schedule (Example)

7:15 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. – Arrival & Soft Landing
Students arrive and participate in a variety of engaging activities to start the day.

7:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Preschool Instruction
Students attend the preschool classroom for structured learning and instruction.

10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Play & Learning
Time for guided and independent play-based learning activities.

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Playground Time (3-Year-Olds)
Outdoor play for physical activity and social interaction.

11:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Lunch, Nap & Play
Students enjoy lunch, quiet rest, or nap time, followed by play activities.

2:50 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – After Care: Learn & Play
Structured and free-choice activities for continued learning and recreation.

Tuition

$800 per month

Enrollment

Complete a 2026/2027 District 11 Registration:

👉 Register here:
Click→ 2026/2027 District 11 Preschool Registration 

*In the area of the registration that asks what schools you're interested in, make note that you would like your child to attend King or Trailblazer Preschool Plus Program. 

Required documents for registration:

• Child’s birth certificate

• Immunization records

• Proof of address

• Parent/guardian photo ID

*Please have these documents ready to upload when completing the registration.

Contact

Families interested in enrolling their child in the Preschool Plus Program are encouraged to contact the Early Childhood Office to get their name on our lists.  Seats are limited and filling quickly. 

Families who have questions should also call our Early Childhood Office!

📞 719-520-2540
📧 preschool@d11.org

4-Year-Old Preschool Plus Program

Children who are 4 years old on or before October 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in the District 11 Preschool Plus Program.

This program is designed for families who are looking for both a high-quality preschool experience and extended care options in a structured school environment. The Preschool Plus Program provides 15 hours per week of preschool instruction, along with extended care supervised by qualified school staff during non-preschool hours.

Preschool Plus Locations

• King Elementary | 6110 Sapporo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Trailblazer Elementary | 2015 Wickes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Program Schedule

The Preschool Plus Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering flexible drop-off and pick-up options for families.

Students must attend the designated preschool instructional hours:
Monday through Friday | 11:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Outside of preschool instructional time, families may utilize extended care hours to best fit their schedules.

Tentative Daily Schedule (Example)

7:15 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. – Arrival & Soft Landing
Students arrive and participate in a variety of engaging activities to start the day.

7:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Preschool Instruction
Students attend the preschool classroom for structured learning and instruction.

10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Play & Learning
Time for guided and independent play-based learning activities.

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Quiet & Nap Time (4-year-olds)

Students have quiet time to rest and recharge before the preschool classroom activities begin.

11:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Preschool Instruction
Students attend the preschool classroom for structured learning and instruction.

2:50 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – After Care: Learn & Play
Structured and free-choice activities for continued learning and recreation.

Tuition (Rates Vary)

Every 4-year-old in the state of Colorado receives 15 hours of free preschool through the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) program. These 15 hours of state-funded preschool are already factored into the 4-Year-Old Preschool Plus tuition rate.  

Preschool Plus Tuition Options

• Full-Day Care: $800 per month (7:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

• After-Preschool Care Only: $330 per month (2:50 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.)

Enrollment (2 steps)

1. Complete a Universal Preschool Application requesting King Half-Day (PM) or Trailblazer Half-Day (PM).  

👉https://upk.colorado.gov/

2. Complete a 2026/2027 District 11 Registration:

👉 Register here:
Click→ 2026/2027 District 11 Preschool Registration 

*In the area of the registration that asks what schools you're interested in, make note that you would like your child to attend King or Trailblazer Preschool Plus Program. 

Required documents for registration:

• Child’s birth certificate

• Immunization records

• Proof of address

• Parent/guardian photo ID

*Please have these documents ready to upload when completing the registration.

Contact

Families interested in enrolling their child in the Preschool Plus Program are encouraged to contact the Early Childhood Office to get their name on our lists.  Seats are limited and filling quickly. 

Families who have questions should also call our Early Childhood Office!

📞 719-520-2540
📧 preschool@d11.org