Child Development Center

APS Vision: Graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation.

Mission Statement: Ensure that all preschool students will transition into kindergarten with the experiences and skills necessary to reach high levels of learning throughout their academic career. The ECE department will provide support to the APS vista 2010 mission: "Teach every student the knowledge, skills and values necessary to enter college or a career and become a contributing member of society who flourishes in a diverse, dynamic world." The opportunites for early learning provide a strong foundation that will help to ensure academic success.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Child Find Testing: Call 303-363-0484 for additional information or concerns regarding your child's development.

Colorado Preschool Program: classrooms are in session Tuesday - Friday. Hours vary per class. No school on Mondays. Classroom teachers are using the Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5. For additional information regarding our curriculum, please visit the ECE website at http://ece.aurorak12.org/curriculum/

Preschool Sessions are 2 hours, 45 minutes a day (4 days per week). If your child is going to be absent or arriving late, please call our office at 303-363-0484.

• 8:45 am - 11:30 am           or          9:30 am - 12:15 pm
• 12:30 pm - 3:15 pm          or          1:15 pm - 4:00 pm

CDC Cubs!

Join us for our back-2-school night!

When: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

Time: between 6pm - 7pm (Meet & Greet) visit classrooms

Where: Child Development Center

1420 Laredo Street

Aurora, CO 80011

*The information we will be providing will be related to PBS (Positive Behavior Support), Rules & Regs, Parent Involvement. Join us in the gym for additional information from our school nurses, medicaid, ABC's of parenting, our committee reps, and for cookies and punch!

3rd Annual Back-To-School Kick Off

July 31, 2010 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

•Free school supplies and food
•Free backpacks
•Student immunizations available

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Our Scholastic book fair is coming in March 2010. Please look for upcoming times and dates!

Screening procedures for the Colorado Preschool Program are a 3-step process; Screening, Registration and Enrollment. Note: The Colorado Preschool Program does have limited availability. Participation in this 3-step process does not guarantee placement. For additional questions, please call our office at the Early Childhood Education Department at 303-364-9371.

*Please note -

Children must be 3 0r 4 years old 0n or before Oct. 1, 2010 to be eligible for the Fall preschool program.

Dates, Times and Locations:

Somerset Village Shopping Center
Mississippi and Buckley
1250 S. Buckely Road, Suite L
Aurora, CO  80011
February 16 thru 19
From 8am to 3:30pm
March 15 thru 19 and April 19 thru 23
From 12pm to 3pm

Hoffman Heights Shopping Center
6th Ave. and Peoria
690 Peoria Street, Suite F
Aurora, CO  80011
February 16 thru 19
From 8am-3:30pm
March 15 thru 19 and April 19 thru 23
From 8am to 11am

Please be sure to bring with you the following information in order to be screened:

APS will host eight clinics on the following dates and times:

 Hinkley High School     

East Commons

Tuesday, Nov. 3                               4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 1                               4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Gateway High School

 Commons

Saturday, Nov. 7                              8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

Saturday, Dec. 12                            8 a.m. - 12 p.m.    

Rangeview High School 

Commons 

Monday, Nov. 9                                4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7                                4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Aurora Central High School  

Commons

Tuesday, Nov. 10                              4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8                                4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

APS is partnering with the Tri-County Health Department to offer immunizations to targeted groups who are considered at high risk for H1N1 influenza. The targeted groups are:

• children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years of age
• pregnant women
• adults who care for infants less than 6 months old
• health care workers
• adults from 25 to 64 years of age who have chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes

This vaccine will be available at no charge to those who are in the targeted groups attending a school sponsored clinic. Identification or proof of chronic disease will not be required. Written consent from a parent or legal guardian will be required for anyone under 18 years of age. Children who are 10 and under will need to have two injections at least 28 days apart. This vaccine protects against H1N1 influenza only, not seasonal flu.

If you are among the high risk groups, or have children or other family members who are considered to be at high risk for H1N1 influenza, I encourage you to participate in this public health event. 

We will continue to monitor and track absence rates due to flu-like symptoms. Please continue to adhere to previously shared recommendations to prevent the spread of illness. For further information, including an FAQ, visit the APS Web site at

www.aurorak12.org/illness-injury-infection/influenza-info/