ABC Child Development Centers
Free UPK Colorado
ABC Child Development Centers proudly serves families in Greeley, Evans, Windsor & Ault with flexible UPK options that help children grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

What is Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)?
Universal Preschool Colorado is a state-funded early learning program designed to ensure every child in the year before kindergarten receives voluntary, high-quality preschool.
- 4-year-olds are eligible for up to 15 hours per week of free preschool.
- Some qualifying 3-year-olds may be eligible for up to 10 free weekly hours. This program supports school readiness and is part of Colorado’s commitment to family equity and early development.



Now Enrolling for 2026–2027
Enrollment is open! Submit your application through the Colorado UPK portal below.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer UPK preschool in a variety of schedules to meet the needs of families:
- Half-day programs
- Full-day programs (where available)
- Part-time options for eligible 3-year-olds
- Free meals, snacks, lunch, and wipes included at most sites





Locations Near You
ABC Child Development Centers has UPK options throughout Northern Colorado, including:
Evans
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ABC Union Colony
1051 29th St, Evans, CO
Ault
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ABC Ault
102 Alpine Ave, Ault, CO
Windsor
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ABC Windsor
1215 Automation Dr, Windsor, CO
Greeley
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ABC Central
1511 12th Ave, Greeley, CO
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ABC West
5000 W. 11th Street, Greeley, CO (Main Office)
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ABC East
1028 5th Avenue, Greeley, CO (Main Office)


Who Is Eligible?
- 4-year-olds by October 1 of the school year are eligible for up to 15 hours/week of free preschool.
- 3-year-olds may qualify for 10 structured preschool hours if they meet specific qualifying criteria.
- Families of currently enrolled children may be able to use UPK funding to offset existing tuition.


Why Choose UPK at ABC CDC?
At ABC Child Development Centers, UPK students benefit from:
- Licensed, community-based preschool environments
- Experienced early childhood educators
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Meals and care included
- Support with enrollment and transitions into kindergarten

Our Reviews
Posted on Sues SuarezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Samantha has been absolutely amazing with my child. She consistently goes above and beyond to make sure they’re ALL well taken care of, and her leadership really shows in how smoothly everything runs at ABC East. Her communication is always clear, timely, and professional, which gives me a lot of peace of mind. I truly appreciate her dedication and the positive impact she has every day. Highly recommend!Posted on G JacTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Samantha is a wonderful leader within the ABC community. She works very hard and is always putting the kids first. I appreciate her commitment and I feel glad knowing she is part of the team.Posted on Mercedes FermanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ms. Samantha, in the front, is wonderful! She’s always kind, super helpful, and genuinely cares about the kids and families. She makes the preschool feel welcoming and safe!Posted on Ani MattTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are so good with my son! He surprises me all the time with how much he is learning and growing! The staff are wonderful!Posted on Rosa EsparzaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really like how my daughter is so excited about to attend every day. She is learning a lot and she loves her teacher and their classmatesPosted on Mia FloreszzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love the experience. My son has learned so much when enrolled in this program. I would definitely recommend it for your little ones development. Staff and teachers have great communication and a great support system.Posted on Lynette SilvaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son has attended ABC East since he was 1 and is now 3 years old and Everyone from the director/assistant directors, to the teachers to the lunch staff are all such great people, I am very thankful to have my son attend somewhere where I know he is safe and comfortable with his teachers. Huge thank you to the staff for everything they do!Posted on Christine ArbuckleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter is sooo happy at this day carePosted on Sydney ArchuletaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always friendly and flexible when it comes to helping us with our family’s needs.
Ready to Learn More or Have Questions?
We’re here to help you every step of the way.
