Our preschool serves families residing on Fort Carson. Our preschool provides a foundation of learning in a fun, warm, nurturing, safe, secure, and inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual.
Emily Murray, a Texas native, earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas before dedicating eight years to teaching various grade levels, including 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. She furthered her education with a master's degree in Instructional Design and pursued administrative licensure with a focus on leadership from Western Colorado University.
Now in her second year of administration in District 8, Murray is committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment for preschool students. Emily has a profound connection to the military, shaped by her own family's years of active duty service. This personal experience has instilled in her a deep commitment to supporting military families and helping navigate the challenges faced by military families.
Emily says, “My educational philosophy for preschool is rooted in the belief that every young learner deserves an environment that is both engaging and supportive. We face the most important task of laying a strong foundation that not only nurtures their initial curiosity but also fosters a love of learning that will sustain them throughout their educational journey. We want all our Preschool Pups to love coming to Weikel!”
Please note:
Playgrounds are closed before, during, and after the session.
Arrival Procedure
SCHOOL BELL rings at 8:15 am & 12:45 pm
1. Please apply sunscreen to your child within 10-15 minutes before drop-off.
2. Do not leave your child unattended.
Wait with your child until the teacher is present.
3. Parents will sign-in their student outside the teacher's assigned door.
4. Parent will say goodbye to their student at the door before the student will enters the building.
Tardy Students
TARDY BELL rings at 8:20 am & 12:50 pm
1. Parents are required to sign-in the student in Weikel’s office.
2. Parent will wait with the student in the foyer until staff is available to walk the student to class
Reverse Tardy students
Student leaves before 11:00 am or 3:45 pm
1. Parents are required to sign-out the student in Weikel’s office.
2. Be prepared to present a Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID to sign a student out of school.
3. Please allow time for staff to be available to walk the student to the office.
Late Pick Up
Student is picked up after 11:05 am or 3:50 pm. Student returned on the bus because an adult was not at the bus stop.
1. Parents are required to sign-out the student in Weikel’s office.
2. If a child is not picked up from school, an attempt will be made to notify the parent, emergency contact(s), and, if necessary, community agencies such as the Department of Human Services or Police Department.
When can I tour the school?
After a student is offered placement in the program and registration is completed, an orientation will be scheduled. During the orientation, the parents and student will meet the teacher, see the classroom, and tour the school.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
No. The classroom team will change diapers as needed. They will also work as a team with the parents to support potty training.
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.
