WELCOME TO THE DENVER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!

The Denver Preschool Program (DPP) is the result of a voter approved initiative to provide tuition credits for parents and quality improvement grants to preschools. DPP is open and voluntary for all Denver children the year before they are eligible for kindergarten. A Denver family may use the tuition credit with any preschool provider who is licensed by the state and has a contract with the Denver Preschool Program, regardless of where that provider is located. We anticipate that sales tax revenue will generate approximately $10 million per year for DPP to support children and families. 

Tuition Credit for Families
Families will receive a tuition credit from a sliding scale based on family income and size and the quality rating of the preschool. To be eligible for DPP, families must:

• Live in the City and County of Denver
• Have a child in the last year of preschool before kindergarten

For additional information or to download a parent application, please go to our Parents page, click here.

Early Childhood Research
More than 40 years of research shows that early childhood education provides significant educational and social benefits for children, families and communities. Almost 80 percent of brain development occurs before the age of five. DPP provides important early educational opportunities to all children so they are prepared to learn when they enter kindergarten. To learn more about the wide-ranging benefits of preschool for your child, click here.

Benefits for Preschool Programs
All licensed preschool providers, for-profit, non-profit, public and private providers who agree to participate in a quality improvement system are eligible to enroll. DPP preschools in Denver will receive additional funding for classroom materials and equipment, staff development and other program support. Quality preschool programs help our children prepare for a lifetime of learning. If you are a preschool provider and would like more information on how to participate in DPP, please go to our Providers page, click here.

Be sure to check our list of DPP preschools, click here.

If you have any questions or want more information, do not hesitate to contact us. The Frequently Asked Questions section may also have answers for you.

Thank you for your interest in the Denver Preschool Program!

Denver Preschool Program
1550 Larimer Street, #264
Denver, Colorado 80202
720-264-4555 (phone)
303-295-1750 (fax)
denverpreschoolprogram@acs-inc.com