Tuition + Enrollment
Preschool Enrollment in North Boulder
New Horizons offers flexible, play-based bilingual preschool programs for children ages 2.5–6 in a warm, inclusive, and community-centered environment.
We believe high-quality early childhood education should be accessible to families across income levels. We offer flexible scheduling options, Colorado UPK participation, CCAP acceptance, and tuition assistance opportunities to help support a variety of family needs.
We encourage families to schedule a tour to learn more about our classrooms, meet our teachers, and experience the New Horizons community.
Enrollment Process
1. Schedule a Tour
Visit our classrooms, meet teachers, explore our outdoor spaces, and learn more about our programs and community.
2. Connect With Our Team
We’ll help answer questions about scheduling, enrollment availability, tuition, UPK, tuition assistance, and finding the best fit for your child and family.
3. Complete Enrollment Forms
Families complete enrollment paperwork, including emergency contact forms, health forms, and other documents.
Families interested in Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) funding must also apply through the Colorado UPK portal and select New Horizons as a preferred provider during the state matching process. Our team is happy to help guide families through the UPK application and matching process.
4. Prepare for the School Year
Before the school year begins, teachers schedule home visits with each family to help support a smooth and welcoming transition into the classroom community.
Preschool Program
At New Horizons, children learn through hands-on experiences, imaginative play, inquiry-based projects, storytelling, music, movement, art, outdoor exploration, and meaningful interactions with teachers and peers.
Daily classroom experiences include:
Literacy activities and storytelling in English and Spanish
Art and creative expression
Dramatic play and imaginative exploration
Music and movement
Science and nature exploration
Outdoor play and physical development
Social-emotional learning and conflict resolution
Open-ended play and child-led discovery
Teachers support children as active participants in their learning by encouraging curiosity, confidence, collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Preschool Program Options
Flexible Scheduling Options for Ages 2.5–6
New Horizons offers a variety of scheduling options designed to support children's developmental needs while providing flexibility for families.
Tuesday/Thursday Morning Class
Ages 2.5–5
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Younger preschool students
Optional extended hours until 1:00 pmMonday/Wednesday/Friday Morning Class
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Morning Class
Ages 2.5–5
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Mixed-age preschool classroom
Optional extended hours until 1:00 pmAfternoon Preschool Program
Five-Morning Preschool Option
Ages 2.5–5
Monday–Friday mornings
Optional extended hours until 1:00 pm
Eligible for Colorado UPK half-day funding
Afternoon Preschool Program
Ages 4–6
Monday–Friday
12:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Optional extended hours beginning at 11:30 am
Eligible for Colorado UPK half-day funding
Full-Day Preschool Option
Ages 2.5–5
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Limited availability
UPK will cover up to 30 hours per week (qualifying families only)
Contact our team to talk about what works for your family in terms of days and hours.
Additional Flexibility for Families
New Horizons offers optional extended-day preschool hours to provide families with additional flexibility and children with more opportunities for learning, outdoor play, creativity, and social connection.
Morning Students
Preschool: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Extended hours available until 1:00 pm
Afternoon Students
Optional arrival beginning at 11:30 am
Preschool: 12:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Extended hours available until 4:00 pm
Extended-day schedules are available for 2–5 days per week depending on program enrollment and availability.
Extended Hours
Tuition + Accessible Preschool Options
Supporting Families Across Income Levels
For more than five decades, New Horizons has remained committed to making high-quality early childhood education accessible to families across income levels.
We offer:
Tuition assistance opportunities
Our team is happy to help families explore available financial support options and determine what programs may work best for their family.
Please contact us for tuition assistance information and program availability.
Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)
New Horizons is a Colorado UPK Provider
Eligible preschool students may qualify for:
Half-day UPK funding
Additional full-day funding for qualifying families
Our five-morning and afternoon preschool programs are eligible for Colorado UPK funding. We have a full day option that aligns with full day UPK funding (30 hours).
Children must be age 4 by October 1 of the school year to qualify for UPK.
Families apply through the Colorado UPK system and select New Horizons as their preferred provider.
Family Partnerships
Supporting Children and Families Together
At New Horizons, we believe early childhood education is strongest when families and educators work in partnership.
Families have opportunities to participate in:
Home visits and family-teacher connections
Parent workshops and educational events
Classroom volunteering and school participation
Community celebrations and family events
Parent leadership and shared decision-making through the school board
Our family-centered approach helps create strong relationships between children, families, and teachers while building a supportive and connected school community.
Family Handbook
Families can review our Family Handbook for detailed information about:
school policies
health and safety guidelines
field trips
family participation
daily routines
tuition policies
tuition sliding scale
licensing information
Frequently Asked Questions
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New Horizons serves children ages 2.5–6 years old.
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We offer half-day, extended-day, and full-day preschool options, with flexible schedules ranging from two to five days per week.
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Yes. We offer half-day, extended-day, and full-day preschool options, depending on availability.
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Yes. New Horizons has offered a Spanish-English bilingual preschool program since 1990. Each classroom includes at least two bilingual Spanish-speaking educators, and children experience both English and Spanish throughout the day through stories, songs, conversations, literacy activities, classroom routines, and play.
Unlike programs that offer occasional language enrichment, bilingual learning is woven into daily classroom life, supporting multilingual children and families while helping all children develop language skills, cultural understanding, and confidence across languages.
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Our classrooms have a maximum of 16 children and 3 teachers, including at least two bilingual Spanish-speaking educators.
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Yes. New Horizons is a Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) provider. Eligible children may receive UPK funding. Our team is happy to help families navigate the UPK enrollment process.
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Yes. New Horizons accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding.
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Yes. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families. We are committed to making high-quality early childhood education accessible to families across income levels.
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Yes. Outdoor play and exploration are important parts of our program. Children spend time outside daily in our beautiful, tree-shaded outdoor learning environment.
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No. Children do not need to be fully potty trained before enrolling. We work closely with families to support each child's developmental needs.
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Yes. We encourage all prospective families to visit during the school day to meet teachers, explore our classrooms, and learn more about our programs.
School Calendar
New Horizons generally follows the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) academic calendar for major school breaks and holidays, helping align schedules for families with children in multiple schools.
The 2026/27 school year begins on September 1 (later than BVSD) and follows the BVSD calendar for major holidays and breaks. Our preschool does not observe all of the BVSD Monday teacher workdays and may have a small number of additional preschool-specific dates throughout the year.
Please refer to the current school calendar for important dates, holidays, school closures, and program schedules.
Ready to Learn More?
We’d love to connect with your family and help you learn more about our preschool community.