Little Pups Pre-Kindergarten

@ Coyote Creek Elementary School

2861 Baneberry Ct, Highlands Ranch CO 80129

Our Philosophy

We believe the parent-child-teacher connection is integral to success in school. We are here to support you and your child and we will always be their advocate. Your child's happiness and overall well-being are priorities to use during their time in Little Pups. We want them to feel safe and loved within the walls of our room and in our entire school.

Our program operates under the B.A.S.E. (Before and After School Enterprise) Department in the Douglas County School District.

B.A.S.E. Mission

Promoting the safety, well-being, and development of every child while partnering with school and community to be the best choice for families.

A tour of our program is required prior to beginning the enrollment process for Little Pups Pre-K. Due to COVID-19, we can no longer offer in-person tours of our classrooms. Therefore, you must have a phone conference with the Program Manager, Yvonne Pugh, prior to enrolling your child.

Hours of Operation

We are a year round Pre-K program, open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-5:30pm
We are open fall/spring break, district PD days, and over the summer.
We close for DCSD's 2 week winter break, 1 Staff Professional Development day, and traditional bank holidays.

Attendance Options

Little Pups Pre-K requires a 4 Full Day minimum attendance to hold your spot in our program. We offer:

1. Full day Pre-K - $56
2. Combination with the DCSD Preschool - $44 (Ask for more details)

Lunch provided by the CCE cafeteria is included in a full day attendance.

Families receive 4 voucher credits to use at their own discretion. Once vouchers are used, families must pay 4 full days regardless of attendance.

You have the ability to register your child on a weekly or monthly basis depending on your family’s schedule.

Little Pups Goals

To be excited about learning and coming to school each day

Comprehension of letters and letter sounds
Number recognition and counting
Pattern recognition
Listening comprehension
Social and emotional development
A sense of independence
100% kindergarten readiness

What Our Program Provides

Our program utilizes the best developmental opportunities that Douglas County School District has to offer. Little Pups students are taught by highly qualified early childhood educators. We provide a comprehensive academic program that provides essential Kindergarten readiness skills.

Highlights include:

Learning Without Tears
Zoo Phonics
Everyday Math
Second Step Social Emotional Learning and the 4 Zones of Regulation
Art, Library, PE, and Music with the buildings specials teachers
Unique learning environments
Individualized learning

Our program is 100% invested in the Coyote Creek community. This means that we participate in school wide activities such as the fun run, field day, and assemblies!

What You Provide

3 nut-free snacks
A water bottle with their name on it
A blanket
A change of clothes
2 masks
A pair of backup shoes.

All of these belongings should fit into a backpack or tote bag.

On days that the regular school is closed, your child will need to bring a packed lunch in addition to the 3 nut free snacks. Please note that we do not have access to microwaves or a refrigerator, so we recommend using a thermos and/or ice packs.