Frequently Asked Questions
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My child needs help with social skills.
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A major emphasis of the preschool curriculum is supporting social and emotional development. We want young children to be prepared for the social and learning environment of kindergarten. If your child needs help with social skills and you cannot afford tuition, you may qualify for the Colorado Preschool Program.
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How old does my child need to be to be eligible for preschool?
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Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1st of the school year you are applying for.
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Does my child need to be potty-trained to attend preschool?
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​Many of the children enrolled in our preschool classrooms are very independent in their bathroom needs. However, your child does not need to be toilet trained to attend an SSD preschool. Children are encouraged to use the bathroom throughout the day as needed and during scheduled bathroom breaks. Teachers monitor healthy bathroom habits such as flushing and hand washing. Many children are in various stages of toilet training including diaper use. Diaper changing takes place in a manner that meets health and safety guidelines. When toilet accidents that require a change of clothing happen, children are assisted to change into dry clothing. Soiled clothing is placed in a plastic bag to take home. If your child comes home in borrowed clothing, we ask that you wash and return the clothes as soon as possible. Families are asked to supply diapers and wipes, and a change of clothing. If a child is not toilet trained, the preschool staff will develop a plan to support toilet training transitions from home to school that may include:
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Develop a visual schedule for children learning to use the bathroom independently
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Give multiple opportunities during a preschool session to use the bathroom and develop toileting routine
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Develop a schedule with the parent/guardian
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Can my child ride to bus to and from preschool?
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​Bussing is available for preschool age children, however there are specific transportation rules for preschoolers riding the bus. Click here to read the Preschool Bus Rules. Bussing is available to school in the moring and home from school in the afternoon, however, there is no available bussing mid-day for students attending the half-day preschool program.
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My child has lots of food allergies/health needs, what should I do?
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​Your child's health history will be reviewed by the school nurse and a Health Plan will be developed if necessary.
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