Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.
DCSD preschool students enrolled before January 1, 2025, will automatically be registered for kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school.
Douglas County School District Kindergarten offers:
- Structured, rigorous, play-based curriculum
- Small class sizes
- Authentic learning experiences
- No tuition (full-day kindergarten is free!)
- Balanced Beginnings: a staggered transition to build stronger teacher/student relationships and ease the transition into school
Link to Kindergarten Registration
New Families Registration
Click here for enrollment information.
Please scan the required paperwork when you complete your Online Enrollment Application.
School Tours
We are offering school tours at this time. Please call 303-387-6925 to schedule.
Boundary Information
For a map of the Wildcat Mountain Elementary attendance area, please click here.
New Kindergarten Parent Resources
Parent Resource Links
Start Strong in Kindergarten Parent Flyer
Social Emotional:
Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Play:
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play - NAEYC
Math:
5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child's Day - NAEYC
Parent Tips to Support Math Learning Fun at Home - Dreambox Learning
Literacy:
Everyday Steps to Reading and Writing - NAEYC
Early Literacy Idea Calendar and Resources - Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy
Building Literacy Every Day - Get Ready to Read
Fine Motor:
Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills - NAEYC
Creativity:
Supporting the Development of Creativity - NAEYC