(posted January 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.) 2-HOUR DELAYED START - ALL LPS SCHOOLS. After carefully monitoring the forecast for extremely low temperatures in the early morning hours, the decision was made to have a two-hour delayed start for all LPS schools on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The forecasted temperatures improve as the day progresses. / 2 HORAS DE RETRASO EN EL COMIENZO - TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LPS. Después de supervisar cuidadosamente el pronóstico de temperaturas extremadamente bajas durante las primeras horas de la mañana, se tomó la decisión de retrasar dos horas el comienzo de todas las escuelas de LPS el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las temperaturas pronosticadas mejorarán durante el curso del día.
Delay/Closure ProceduresEducational studies indicate that the earlier a child can participate in a structured learning opportunity the better the chances of success. Providing learning opportunities for our community’s younger children is a priority for LPS.
Elementary principals say that having preschool, as well as, before- and after-school childcare, is important for families with young children.
2025-2026 Preschool Registration Update for children who will attend preschool the year before entering kindergarten
Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) began funding at least 10 hours per week of high-quality, voluntary preschool for every child in Colorado for the year before entering kindergarten.
To learn more about Colorado’s new Universal Preschool Program, visit the Universal Preschool for Littleton Families website.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Director, Tracey Hansen at 303-347-4419, or by email thansen[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Director, Rachel Wilson, at 303-347-4127 or by email at rmwilson[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us
Littleton Preparatory Charter School
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Pre-K Director, Aimee Dierking at 303-734-1995 extension 278, or by email at adierking[at]lps.k12.co[dot]us
Preschool Enrollment for 3 Year Olds: Please contact the individual sites for more information on enrolling.