We have been with the Family Development Center at UCCS for 4 years now. My oldest son went there for 2 years of preschool, and now my younger son is starting his second year of preschool. I could not have been happier with the FDC. They have a great staff of teachers and administrators. The teachers aids are all students at the University and, as a student at UCCS I can tell you that positions at the center are highly prized. They also offer flexible schedule options for preschool, unlike a lot of other centers who lock you into a 6-6 monday through friday contract with prices that will send you into shock. The FDC offers a morning preschool program with 9-12 Tuesday and Thursday for 3 year olds and 9-12 MWF for 4 year olds. They also offer a 8:30-3:30 option with a 2 day a week minimum, but you get to choose the days. Currently I have my son enrolled on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday all day. If you choose the all day option, all meals are included in the price. They serve a morning snack, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack, so you don't have to worry about packing a lunch. My youngest son has food allergies and I am very cautious about having him eat anything that I haven't prepared or approved, but I never worry about him when he is at school. They are aware of his allergy and take all precautions to make sure he is safe. If you are interested I would suggest contacting Susan Mahoney and taking a tour of the center. The center is located directly across from the UCCS campus on Austin Bluffs Parkway and can be contacted at ###-###-####.
Good Luck!
E.