Colorado UPK 2026-27: A Parent's Guide to Free Preschool

Every Colorado child who turns 4 by October 1 qualifies for at least 15 free hours of preschool per week through Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) — no income requirement.

This guide covers who qualifies, how to apply at UPK.Colorado.gov, how matching works, and how Denver families can stack DPP credits on top of UPK at a Level 4 provider like Bright Stars.