Meeting STATE STANDARDS through
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY
The Preschool Program is Woodland Park School District’s early childhood program. It is intended to provide high quality educational and life experiences for children ages 3-5 years old. The program encourages your child’s development in an age-appropriate manner and prepares your child for kindergarten.
There is a licensed Preschool Program at all three elementary schools. Each program is directed by highly qualified teachers who are trained to educate children of all levels and abilities.
There is a licensed Preschool Program at all three elementary schools. Each program is directed by highly qualified teachers who are trained to educate children of all levels and abilities.
At Columbine Elementary School...
We believe in the dignity of all people.
We believe in education for all students that contributes to their maturation as generative people.
We believe in a community.
Therefore, Columbine Preschool will…
*Honor your child’s Individuality while growing his Mind, Body and Heart
*Nurture a love of learning through: Building strong positive relationships
*Developmentally Appropriate Practice-Setting challenging but achievable goals for all children on their individual levels
*Providing a variety of sensory rich experiences
*Intentional PLAY!! AND guided thinking skills
*Invite all families and community members to become involved to the greatest extent possible
**Developmentally Appropriate Practice is a term defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For more information, please click here: DAP
Hours of Operation
Times may vary by elementary school. Columbine class options are:
Part Time
AM: 7:20-10:20
PM: 11:40-2:40
Classes are Monday through Thursday with no class on Friday.
Full Time
7:20-2:40
Classes are Monday through Friday.
Preschool follows the same calendar as K-5, with the exception of Part Day(no class Friday).
Parent Handbook
More information about Columbine Elementary School and Woodland Park School District
What are other families saying about their experience at Columbine Preschool?
"This preschool program is hands down an amazing program with dedicated and loving teachers. I have had the opportunity to volunteer a lot in my sons class and I am blown away by everything they are able to coordinate and provide for our children. Thank you for providing this community with an incredible program to help set up our children for success in school through out. Early childhood is the most important stage of a child's life and this program helps them stay kids while preparing them for their future! Thank you!!!"
"We LOVE the PAL program. I have sent all 3 of my children there and each and every time they have exceeded my expectations. All of my children have always loved preschool and the wonderful, fun, loving environment that they provide for every child, no matter the circumstances."
"We loved Columbine preschool. I feel that my daughter is ready to go into kindergarten because of the wonderful program you offer."
"We appreciate all the teachers in the preschool at Columbine. We have experienced other preschools and the Columbine program is by far the best."
***Responses from the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 End of School Parent Survey