• Programs and services for families with young children

    Vision: The Early Intervention Preschools in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 provide a foundation of learning in a fun, warm, nurturing, safe, secure and inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual. Through purposeful play, children will develop a love for learning in order to enhance self-expression, creativity, awareness of peers, and a desire to interact with and care for others. Our preschool team is committed to partnering with families and the community to build healthy relationships. Students will develop a positive perspective about themselves and others as they grow emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically as part of their first school experience. 

    Preschool kids in a classroom

  • FFC8 Preschool Classroom Hours:

    • 3 hours a day (am or pm sessions available)
    • Tuesday - Friday

    Age guidelines:

    Children who will be 3 or older by October 1, 2022 meet CPP eligibility for the 2022-2023 school year. 

    Please request the application packet at the link below and select  "School Year 2022-2023" within the packet request

    https://www.ffc8.org/Page/6289

    Children who are under the age of 3:
    If you have developmental concerns, please contact The Resources Exchange 719-380-1100
    For additional programming options, please contact Headstart/CPCD 719-635-1536

    To attend a district preschool, children must reside within district boundaries (due to limited availability).

    FFC8 Boundary Maps

  • What do we offer?

    • No-Cost Preschool programs for qualifying children ages 3 to 5 (Colorado Preschool Program eligibility and/or Special Education eligibility)
    • 2 Outstanding Preschool locations
      • Conrad Early Learning Center in the town of Fountain
      • Weikel Early Intervention on the Fort Carson Army post
    • Highly-qualified licensed teachers who partner with families to offer the best services specific to each child
    • Programs and learning environments that help our young children become emotionally strong, skilled and ready for kindergarten
    • Parent education and support for families
    • Screenings
    • Evaluations through the Special Education Department
    • Resources and community referrals 

    Preschool student playing

  • Contact information

    General information or questions:

    Conrad Early Learning Center
    10605 Jimmy Camp RD, Fountain, CO 80817
    Phone: 719-304-3500 Fax: 719-382-1067
    Laura Browning - Conrad Preschool Administrator

    Weikel Elementary Early Intervention 
    6565 Lindstrom Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80902
    Phone: 719-358-4338
    Amanda Cordova- Weikel Early Intervention Specialist

    Laurie Noblitt - Director of Elementary and Early Learning 
    10665 Jimmy Camp Rd, Fountain, CO 80817
    Phone: 719-382-1300