Boulder Valley’s preschool enrollment is up as the school district settles on a half-day, five-day-a-week schedule in the third year under the state’s universal preschool program.
The school board heard a report at this week’s meeting that shows enrollment rose from 770 students last fall to 832 students this fall. Enrollment of students outside the district also is steadily increasing, from 49 students three years ago to 93 students this fall.
Along with a schedule that works for families, district officials said, preschool community liaisons have been essential to enrolling students. They actively recruit year-round and support families with what can be a confusing enrollment process through the state…