Pre-K Program

JA has openings in the Preschool UPK program for the second semester beginning January 7, 2025.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the admission application (link).

The JA Pre-K program is dedicated to fostering a positive, safe, and stimulating environment that caters to the unique needs of each child. Our curriculum is designed to engage children in a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach that supports their overall development. We believe that play is an essential avenue for learning, encouraging creativity and imagination while laying a strong foundation for school readiness and achievement.

JA Pre-K will be open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the morning session and 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 for the afternoon session. JA Pre-K will follow the JA school schedule for holidays and non-contact days.

JA Pre-K will only enroll Colorado Universal Preschool-qualified children. (UPK link). These children must be four years of age on or before October 1, 2024. Kindergarten-eligible students will not be considered in this program.

Preschool UPK 4-year old program for the 2025-2026 School Year

Families interested in the enrolling their student in the our PreK program for the 2025-2026 school will submit an application in EnrollJeffco, First round enrollment begins December 5, 2024 and ends January 17, 2025. Applications will be placed in a lottery and offers for enrollment will go out toward the end of January. Students must be four-years old by October 1, 2025 and qualify for UPK. Students who are five years of age by October 1, 2025 will not qualify for UPK . We offer a morning and afternoon class. The morning class is from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. The afternoon class is from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. The maximum class size is 20 students. Along with the teacher, each class has assistant. Students eligible for Kindergarten will not be considered for this program.

Jefferson Academy’s Enrollment Priority List

  • Staff children

  • Siblings of current and returning students at Jefferson Academy

  • Sibling Accepted (Waitlist only)

  • Students currently attending Summit Academy (first round only)

  • Jefferson County residents

  • Out-of-County residents

  • Second Round Open Enrollment begins January 23, 2025. This is for families that did not submit an application in EnrollJeffco (First Round) or declined an offer and choose to apply again. Students in Second Round are placed at the bottom of the First Round lists.

    Please review the Q & A Document (link).
    For more information or questions, please contact Kevin Mesch, Director.