Preschool Resources
FAQs
- When can I tour the school?
- Does my child need to be potty trained?
- Is there before and after school care?
When can I tour the school?
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Is there before and after school care?
FFC8 does not offer before or after-school care for preschool.
There are neighborhood bus stops within the Fountain portion of FFC8 boundaries that are farther than one mile from the school.
Bus service would not be provided to a daycare center outside of FFC8’s Fountain boundaries. For instance, bus service is not available from Fountain to the CDC on Fort Carson.
Other Resources
- Bus Registration
- Child Find Services
- Community Child Care
- Dress Code
- Find Us On Social Media
- Health Guidelines
- Indoor & Outdoor Recess
- Parent Handbook
- School Closure Info
Bus Registration
(as available & needed)
1. Complete the PreK Bus Registration
2. Wait 3-5 days for the Bus Dept. to review & process (June-Sept: 5+ days)
4. To find out your child’s Bus Stop: TRANSPORTATION PAGE
Select My bus stop information ->
Enter Student ID # & DOB in MMDDYYYY format
5. Download the My Stop APP to view projected arrival time
Apple: Versatrans My Stop
Android/Google Play: My Stop App
Please contact the transportation department with any questions: 719-382-1335
Child Find Services
The district also has a Child Find process that assists in the assessment and determination of the special needs of children (birth through five years of age) residing within Fountain-Fort Carson School District boundaries. For more information on the Child Find process, please visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/early/childfind To access the program, students must meet eligibility requirements as determined through the preschool intake process. Limited spaces are available for 3-year-old children. Students must reside within Fountain Fort Carson School District 8. Out of district students will be referred to their home district. If upon review of this information, it is determined that a child does not meet the requirements for the Preschool program, we recommend that you contact:
- CPCD/Headstart: 719-635-1536 Visit the CPCD website
- Child Care Connections: 719-638-2070
- Fort Carson's Child, Youth and School Services/CYS: 719-526-1101 Visit the Fort Carson CYS website
Community Child Care
Fountain
Below is information for child care options in Fountain:
Kids Club 360 at Eagleside
Kids Club 360 at Eagleside
Kids Club 360 is open before and after school, accommodates for early release days, and for school out days. Transportation is provided by FFC8 to and from Jordahl, Mesa and Aragon to the host site: Eagleside Elementary School.
9750 Sentry Dr. Fountain, Co 80817
Hours: 5:45 - 7:15 a.m., 2:25 - 6 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
Site Director: Kara Kosinski
Email: kkosinski@bgcppr.org
Phone: 719-831-6677
Fountain YMCA Before/ After School Care
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGES 5-12 OPTION
Available to Jordahl, Eagleside, Aragon and Mesa.
For more information call: 719-329-7289
Middle School Initiative: provides a free YMCA membership to middle schoolers at FMS. The goal of this program is to inspire youth to discover their passions, develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain the assets needed to avoid risky behaviors in order to succeed in school and life.
Other Community Options
There are numerous options throughout the community that is supported by our schools. The best way to get information on each program would be to contact them directly. You can find specific information for each program here.
- CDHS Child Care Assistance Program
- Imagination in Education
- Pikes Peak United Way
- Valley Christian Academy After School Care
CDHS Child Care Assistance Program
The Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care, is the State's lead agency in planning and implementing public child care policy. The Division of Child Care is responsible for the licensing and monitoring of child care facilities; managing the child care assistance program (CCCAP) for eligible families; administering child care grants and quality initiatives, and serving as the lead in implementing federal child care programs. The overall goal of the Division of Child Care is to promote quality, accessible and affordable child care services for Colorado families.
Contact Information:
Colorado Department of Human Services
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd.
(719) 444-8178
Imagination in Education
Providing daycare, preschool and childcare in the greater Colorado Springs area since 1951!
The Imagination in Education sites, located within local elementary schools in Districts 3, 8, 11 and 20, provide the same caring, personalized, quality care as our main sites. Our many hands-on projects keep the children involved and interested in learning, along with a fun and exciting recreational component. We emphasize the concepts of being safe and being respectful.
Location Details:
301 E. Iowa Ave., Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 321-7309
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Services Offered:
Before and After School Care
Pikes Peak United Way
If you are a parent or guardian in need of child care or assistance call (719) 955-0742 and choose option #1 for a child care referral.
At Pikes Peak United Way we strive to connect families with child care options that work for them by providing FREE, personalized referrals to licensed child care providers. We also aim to improve the quality of care that is provided in our region through training and collaboration with other community agencies. As a nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, we serve the Colorado counties of Elbert, El Paso, and Teller.
Pikes Peak United Way
A Child Care Resource & Referral Agency
518 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Valley Christian Academy After School Care
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WEBSITE
Our after school programs provide additional care for families that need childcare until 5:30. We offer this program for both our own students and students in the surrounding public school districts! We’ll even pick them up!
For more information call: 719-465-3932
Email: info@vcacolorado.com
Dress Code
Always dress your child…
• for the weather (hat, gloves, jacket/coat as weather appropriate)
• in shoes with slip resistant soles so s/he can use the ladder & the “up” slide safely
• in comfortable clothing that they can get into and out of themselves.
For safety reasons, please avoid dressing your child in…
• cowboy boots
• sandals or flip flops
• overalls with shoulder buckles
• long necklaces
Please note…
• any clothing your child wears to school could get dirty and/or stained
• label your child's jackets/hoodies so they can be returned (initials are fine)
Find Us On Social Media
Health Guidelines
An Absence is required until the following are resolved for up to 48 hours without medication:
• Temperatures of 100.0° F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Undiagnosed skin rash or open skin lesions
• Red, inflamed eyes with a thick discharge
• Cold symptoms (coughing, congestion, etc.)
Medications: Forms available in Front Office
Vaseline or Lotion: may be applied as needed
Sunscreen: Apply to your child before school.
Indoor & Outdoor Recess
FFC8 follows the Colorado Office of Early Childhood’s Child Care Weather Watch guidelines for indoor/outdoor recess.
Temperature & wind speed are used to determine 3 Categories of Safety
• Green zone 30 min. recess outside
• Yellow zone <30 min. outside or indoors
• Red zone Indoor recess
Parent Handbook
School Closure Info
Emergency/ School Closure Info
The primary method to notify all district employees, parents, and students of school closing is through our mass notification system in Blackboard, which will come via text, email, and phone. We will also post a pop-up message on the homepage of our website for visitors accessing information here, as well as push a notice through FFC8 Facebook.