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Preschool

MRC is proud to offer a Colorado Shines Level Five preschool program!

A Colorado Shines logo on the left, on the right side are five diamonds symbolizing the rating levels Colorado Shines issues. The first four diamonds are the same size, arranged left to right. The final diamond shape is larger and has the number 5 written in it to indicate the rating level. Program quality level is written above the diamonds.

2026/27 Preschool

An out of focus preschool student is bent low over a table in the background. In focus in the foreground is a close up of her hand, pencil, and paper as she carefully makes letters.

Yes! It’s already time to make plans for the 26/27 school year!

Mountain Resource Center is excited to enroll new and returning students for our 26/27 school year! Open enrollment is happening now! 

How Our Program Works

  • Our half-day Preschool is tuition-based. Total tuition for all students is $630 per month.
  • Four-year-olds are all eligible for UPK funding which provides funding for half-day preschool. Four-year-olds can attend our program at no cost to parents or guardians. 
  • Three-year-olds are eligible for entry into the program at a tuition cost of $630 per month.
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Our Program Provides:

  • An emphasis on the social/emotional skills that impact success throughout school
  • Pre-academic skills that will give your child a head start in language, literacy, math, and more
  • Cognitive and physical skills that are crucial for your child’s development
  • Small class sizes that provide each child with one-on-one attention from teachers
  • An academic approach that is structured with care but filled with playful energy, making rigorous early learning feel exciting for our preschoolers

Coming August 19th, 2026!

To Begin

Three-Year-Olds: The Child must be three years old as of the start date of the school year they are applying for. Begin your three-year-old child’s application here!

Four-Year-Olds: Child must be four years old as of the start date of the school year they are applying for. First sign up with UPK with MRC by visiting the UPK site, then begin your four-year-old child’s application with Mountain Resource Center here!
 
“They pretty much know their entire alphabet and can write it—and now they walk around sounding out words, thinking about what letter everything starts with.”
JessiePreschool Parent
“It’s really helped her emotionally—handling tough situations and expressing feelings. Instead of a meltdown, she can breathe, talk through it, and now she’s socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten.”
SandiPreschool Parent
“If you’re considering MRC as the preschool for your kid, do it. It’s great. I highly recommend it.”
TylerPreschool Parent
“It’s amazing—the kids have grown so much. Academically, yes, but the social and emotional skills, the teamwork—it’s beautiful.”
KimSubstitute Preschool Teacher
“What I love most is how rewarding it is each day. This unique classroom has a small class size—but it feels big for the kids and teachers.”
TereasaPreschool Volunteer

Introduce Your Child To School!

Preschool is crucial introduction to the classroom for children. Kids who have been to preschool have improved outcomes throughout their school career, have higher vocabularies, and go into kindergarten prepared to learn.

We offer preschool classes for children who are ages 3 and 4 who meet eligibility requirements. Children must be three or four years of age as of the start date of the school year.

Two young children in blue t-shirts are putting blocks away in our preschool classroom. One girl is handing the other a stack of blocks to go onto the shelf.

Hours of Preschool Operation

Monday - Thursday
8:15am-12:00pm

You will love our program! We offer:

  • Experienced Staff: Our director has over 25 years of experience working professionally with young children. She is passionate about creating a positive learning environment, nurturing young minds, and addressing the whole child’s needs. (See our staff biographies, below.)
  • Curriculum: Not only do we use the research-based Creative Curriculum, designed to build children’s confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills, we also teach the Al’s Pals social and emotional curriculum to help your little ones learn to regulate their own emotions and behavior, and to be resilient to life’s challenges. 
  • Fully Licensed: We want the safest possible environment for your little one! We are fully licensed and up to code. We are committed to training our staff above and beyond licensing requirements, and all of staff members have extra credentials. Your child’s safety and education will be in good hands!  
  • Small Class Sizes: We believe in personalized attention. With small class sizes, each child gets the individualized support they need to thrive.

Introducing Our STAFF

Leslie Johnson, Preschool Director 

Leslie became a preschool educator at The Mountain Child Preschool in 1998. She continued teaching while getting her AA in psychology from Red Rocks Community College and later transferring to Metropolitan State University. At Metro, she focused her studies on child psychology and elementary education. However, the love of preschool proved too strong, as she has spent most of her career teaching preschool. Leslie has worked in early childhood for over 25 years. Her experience includes four years as a director, special education paraprofessional, camp lead teacher. She has been a preschool educator for 14 years, including 7 years of teaching at Elk Creek Preschool. She is excited to join the Mountain Resource Center Preschool, as the Assistant Director. Leslie brings a passion for educating children through kindness, fun, and play.  

As someone who grew up and lives in the mountain area, nature is important to Leslie. She enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring our beautiful mountains. Leslie is married, has a teenage daughter and two dogs. She and her family also enjoy riding bikes, traveling, and playing games together. On a quiet afternoon, Leslie enjoys sitting on her deck or gardening while listening to an audio book.  

Leslie Johnson, Mountain Resource Center Preschool Assistant Director. A white woman with long, dark hair and a purple top sits on the floor and shows a book as if she is reading to children.

Want to help?

Please consider donating to our preschool:

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