Denver Preschool Program

Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

What is the Denver Preschool Program (DPP)?
Why is early childhood education important?
How does DPP improve quality of preschools in Denver?
What will the three-part quality improvement system entail?
Does the Denver Preschool Program violate the principles of separation of church and state?
Who manages the Denver Preschool Program?
How is the tax revenue being spent?
How will you ensure our tax dollars are not being wasted on bureaucracy or otherwise misused?
Why is there a contract between the City of Denver and the Denver Preschool Program Inc.?
Will the program be protected if sales tax revenues fluctuate?

Questions From Parents

Who is eligible?
Why should I enroll?
How do I apply?
Do I have to send my child to the preschool in my neighborhood? Does the preschool have to be located in Denver to be eligible?
If I don't feel my family needs it, can I donate the tuition credit back to my child's preschool?
What if I don't want my child to participate in preschool?

Questions From Providers

What provider types are eligible to participate?
What do preschool providers have to do to participate in this program?
Are participating providers required to use a set curriculum?
Can preschools charge families more than the amount of the tuition credit?
Will this program favor DPS early childhood education programs over privately run preschools?