Our full-day preschool program (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) offers families the option of attending either four or five days per week.
Full-day Preschool in Fort Collins for 3 and 4 year olds
Rivendell Preschool is for children ages 3-4 (as of the first day of the school year). Students who will turn 5 between the first day of the school year and December 31st can enroll as pre-Kindergarteners in a Younger Kids class.
Our full-day preschool in Fort Collins supports the social-emotional growth of every child while providing an introduction to early academics. Through support, encouragement, and engagement, our licensed teachers help preschoolers develop a love for learning. Our students receive one-on-one literacy, handwriting, and math instruction from their teachers every week. Their weekly schedule also includes classes in art, music, physical education, Spanish, and STEM. Our approach to educating the whole child helps prepare students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in school and in life.
“We are so happy to be a part of the Rivendell family. My daughter absolutely loves going to school and Rivendell has instilled a joy of learning that will be a part of her forever. Rivendell also cares about the whole child and ensures that the kids are healthy and safe. I know that my daughter is in excellent hands while she is at school.”
~ Kim, Rivendell Preschool Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Rivendell Preschool is for children ages 3-4 (as of the first day of the school year). Students who will turn 5 between the first day of the school year and December 31st can enroll as pre-Kindergarteners in a Younger Kids class.
Yes, Rivendell School requires children to be fully potty trained before attending. Children must wear regular underwear and have very few accidents. Wearing pull-ups or diapers is not allowed, and pull-ups do not count as being potty trained. The school understands that even fully trained children may have an occasional accident, but having accidents on a daily basis means a child is not considered potty trained
Our full-day preschool program (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) offers families the option of attending either four or five days per week.
Yes! RSVP for an open house led by our Head of School, Holly Warren. You'll get to see our school and find out why Rivendell is the place where your child will learn to grow!
When students are challenged at their appropriate level, they become more engaged with their learning experiences. Rivendell’s specially designed curriculum allows students to progress through reading, writing, and mathematics at their own pace. Teachers offer support to small groups or individuals as needed in order to go deeper into concepts and understanding. Individualized education focuses on mastery of concepts as students progress.
Rivendell School classroom teachers all hold their Colorado Teaching License. Read on to learn more about our talented and experienced staff.
At Rivendell School in Fort Collins, Colorado, preschool and Pre-K differ primarily by age eligibility, classroom placement, and the depth of academic structure. Preschool is designed for younger children who are 3 to 4 years old at the start of the school year. Pre-K is designated for older children who turn 5 years old between the first day of school and December 31st. These pre-K students are placed in Rivendell’s mixed-age "Younger Kids" classrooms.
Yes, Rivendell School participates as a provider in the Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) program. State-funded preschool hours are available for eligible children in the year before kindergarten. UPK funding applies only to the specific preschool hours covered by the state program. Families are responsible for tuition and fees for any additional hours or services beyond the state-funded portion.
Morning snack is provided by parent volunteers on a monthly sign-up basis in accordance with USDA meal guidelines. All snack items must arrive unwashed, uncut, and unopened, and are prepared by teachers in the classroom to ensure proper food handling. Children bring their own lunch from home or may purchase a hot lunch ticket through the front office. We do not have refrigeration for lunchboxes, so please pack with an ice pack, and we are unable to heat food. Please pack in easy-to-open containers your preschooler can manage independently.
