Ken-Caryl Ranch Preschool
Discover year-round programs designed for kids ages 0 to 6! From sports and fitness to toddler time, STEM, art, and Parents’ Night Out, there’s something for every little learner. Check out our updated registration page below to see what’s coming up!
2025-2026 Preschool Information
We offer two preschool programs for ages 3-5 years.
Community Center – Rainbow Room
1 Club Drive
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Teacher to Student Ratio: 2:18
Ranch House – Columbine Room
7676 S. Continental Divide Road
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:10
Schedule Options for Both Programs
Monday-Friday
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Tuesday/Thursday
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Preschool Registration
2025-2026 School Year
Registration for Current Families: January 21, 2025
Registration for District Residents: January 28, 2025
Registration for Non-Residents: February 4, 2025
One-Time Registration Fees:
District Residents: $130
Non-Residents: $163
Fees are per child and will be due at the time of your child’s enrollment and are non-refundable if your child or children are withdrawn from the program for any reason. Registration will be first come, first served.
The following documents will be required for preschool. Once registered; information on how to upload this information will be provided.
- Immunization Record (Current)
- General Health Appraisal
Participants must have a health appraisal that is current (must have visited a doctor in the last year). If yours expires during the school year, please upload the new one once received from your doctor.
Questions: Please email carac@kcranch.org
To inquire about availability for the 2024-25 school year, contact Preschool Director Cara Curtis at carac@kcranch.org.
Universal Pre-K (UPK) Information and Eligibility
The 2025-2026 UPK program is offered through the CDEC and your child is eligible if:
- they will go into kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year and
- if they were born between October 2, 2020, and October 1, 2021 and
- if they are in our program 10 hours minimum a week during the 2025-26 school year
In order to receive UPK funding, eligible participants will need to register with UPK online after they have a confirmed registration with Ken-Caryl Ranch Preschool program. We will e-mail eligible families next steps for enrollment in UPK once they register with KCRP.
Pricing for KCRP for Those Eligible for UPK
UPK will pay either 10 or 15 hours of care per week for eligible children, and families will then pay the remaining cost to KCRP monthly. Below are the eligible KCRP schedules:
Ranch House – Columbine Room (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Mon-Fri: 15 hours of care covered by UPK
Mon/Wed/Fri: not eligible for UPK
Tues/Thurs: not eligible for UPK
Community Center – Rainbow Room (9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Mon-Fri: 15 hours of care covered by UPK
Mon/Wed/Fri: 10 hours of care covered by UPK
Tues/Thurs: not eligible for UPK
General Information
For more information and FAQs on UPK please visit: https://cdec.colorado.gov/universal-preschool-family-information
2025-26 School Year Fees
Ranch House
Ages: 3 – 5.5 years
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fees:
Monday-Friday
- Resident: $562/month
- Non-Resident: $703/month
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Resident: $362/month
- Non-Resident: $452/month
Tuesday and Thursday
- Resident: $241/month
- Non-Resident: $301/month
Community Center
Ages: 3-5.5 years
Time: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fees:
Monday-Friday
- Resident: $721/month
- Non-Resident: $901/month
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Resident: $464/month
- Non-Resident: $580/month
Tuesday and Thursday
- Resident: $309/month
- Non-Resident: $386/month
Why Choose Ken-Caryl Ranch Preschool?
In addition to a loving, warm environment our program provides:
- Chances every day to discover or create something new and exciting.
- Opportunities to find out what is inherently special about themselves, other people and any object they encounter.
- Safe spaces to learn how to identify and manage their emotions and learn to listen to their inner voice.
- Thoughtful, intentional, developmentally appropriate and FUN curriculum designed by highly competent, nurturing and playful teachers.
Get to Know Us
RAINBOW ROOM
(M – F)
CORA
Hey guys! My name is Cora Lamb. I grew up and went to school in Ohio, moved here about ten years ago, and love everything Colorado has to offer. My background is in social work and child development, and I’ve been teaching preschool programming for 5 years. When I’m not at work I’ll enjoy having fun with my own kiddos. I’m passionate about helping your child learn through play and can’t wait to have an awesome year together.
COLUMBINE ROOM
(M-F)
JEN
Hi preschool families! My name is Jen, and this will be my 9th year at Ken-Caryl Preschool program. I have two daughters, Zoe and Izzy. My husband’s name is Zach, and we have lived in the Ken-Caryl area for more than 14 years. I look forward to getting to know all of the Ken-Caryl Preschool kiddos and families! Let’s make this a memorable, fun year together!
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
CARA
Hi, my name is Cara, and I am the Preschool Director here at Ken Caryl Ranch Early Childhood program. I am a Colorado native and have worked with kids of all ages for over 14 years. I am engaged and have a baby girl named Everly. Some of my hobbies are hiking, crafts, and going outdoors with my Goldendoodle Appa. This is my fourth school year as Director in Early Childhood, and I am so thrilled to meet all your kiddos in the KCR community.
Early Childhood Summer Camp
2025 Camp Registration
- Registration is online! Early childhood summer camp (Rainbow Fish) is for 3-5 year olds. If registering in a school-age camp, please select the camp based on the grade your child will enter for the 2025-2026 school year.
- We offer 10 weeks of summer camp where families can register by the week. Only full weeks are available, no partial week options. Two holiday weeks include Memorial Day (Tues.-Fri.) and Independence Day (Mon.-Thurs.), in which fees will be prorated.
- Fee for 5-Day Week:
- $210 District Resident
- $273 Non-Resident
- Fee for 5-Day Week:
- Camp Dates: May 27-August 1
- Daily Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- A $40 per week, per child deposit is required upon registration. This is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- There are two registration windows. Each window will open at 9 a.m. on the first date listed and close when the waitlist is at its capacity. Registration dates are:
- February 10->Opens to Ken-Caryl Ranch District Residents
- February 24-> Opens to All (Resident & Non-Resident)
- When registering, please select the camp based on the grade your child will enter for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Cancellation deadline is March 23.
- Questions about early childhood programming? Contact Cara Curtis at carac@kcranch.org
Summer Notes
Having an online account is required to complete this registration process. We recommend creating an account in advance of registration.
*The following documents will be required for camp. Once registered; information on how to upload this information will be provided.
- Current Immunization Record
- General Health Appraisal – must have a health appraisal that is current (within the last year) on file at all times. If yours expires during camp, please upload the new one once received from your doctor.
Questions: Please email carac@kcranch.org
Have a child going into Kindergarten? You have options! Please see School Age’s ‘The Hoots’ Camp and KC Nature’s Tadpoles Camp for more information.
Baby Time and Story Time at the Ranch House
We are thrilled to partner with Jefferson County Libraries to offer family fun while sharing our love of children’s literature. The program is free, and no registration is required.
Ages: All ages welcome!
Dates: Thursdays
Times: 9:30-10 a.m. (Baby Time)
10:15-10:45 a.m. (Story Time)
Location: Ranch House
Fee: Free