AXIS Preschool
AXIS Preschool offers full-time or part-time program options and follows the AXIS School Year Calendar. Tuition rates are intentionally set based on our value of diversity across all areas, including socio-economic diversity and reflect average location rates.
*AXIS is not currently accepting CCAP.
- The AXIS Preschool program includes:
- Core Knowledge content delivered through play-based teaching and learning
- Daily language immersion in Spanish, French, or Mandarin
- Preparation for the K-5 program
- Enrollment in AXIS Preschool carries over to the tuition-free K-5 program.
- Enrollment in AXIS Preschool carries over to the tuition-free K-5 program.
Preschool Schedule |
Monthly Tuition Rate |
M-F Full Time |
$800 |
M-F Part Time |
$575 |
M/W/F Full Time |
$495 |
M/W/F Part Time |
$445 |
T/R Full Time |
$385 |
T/R Part Time |
$335 |
Registration Fee |
$85 |
Complete our Preschool Interest Form
or email familyprograms@axiscolorado.org for more information
Calendar and Tuition
AXIS International Preschool operates on the same School Year Calendar- August through end of May- in alignment with AXIS International Academy Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Preschool Schedule |
Monthly Tuition Rate |
M-F Full Time |
$800 |
M-F Part Time |
$575 |
M/W/F Full Time |
$495 |
M/W/F Part Time |
$445 |
T/R Full Time |
$385 |
T/R Part Time |
$335 |
Registration Fee |
$85 |
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8:15 School Day Starts
English Learning Time (Same Age)
8:15-8:30 English Circle Time
8:30-8:50 English Small Groups (Cross-curricular: Literacy, Science, Math)
8:50-9:00 Bathroom break
Language Immersion Time (Mixed Age)
9:00-9:15 Partner language circle time
9:15-9:30 Snack
9:30-10:30 Partner language centers
10:30-10:45 Partner language music and movement
10:45-11:00 Partner language small group
English Learning Time (Same Age)
11:00-11:10 Bathroom break
11:10-11:30 Outdoor Time or Lunch
11:40-12:10 Outdoor Time or Lunch
12:45-1:05 English Read Aloud and Literacy
1:05-2:05 Rest/Quiet time activities (nap, look at books, puzzles)
2:05-2:25 Outdoor time
2:25-3:00 English Centers (Cross-curricular: Literacy, Science, Math)
3:00-3:15 Preschool Pick Up
Programming and Core Knowledge Curriculum
Language Immersion
At AXIS our languages other than English are called "partner" languages, as we prioritize the learning of English and French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish. Students spend part of their day learning in English with peers the same age as them in a 3-year old class or a 4-year old class, and then during language immersion time, children are grouped by language in a mixed-age setting (3 and 4-year olds together) in the Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese classroom.
The partner language provides an immersion environment. The partner language teachers uses strategies proven to encourage language acquisition, and she builds oral and listening skills through activities and experiences. The partner language teacher brings in stories, art, music, and cultural artifacts from countries that speak the language. An English teacher assists the partner language teacher during this time. Language classes are capped, and language choice is available on a first-come, first served basis. If you are interested in smaller child to teacher ratios, we encourage you to select French or Mandarin Chinese as your child's partner language.
In addition to language immersion, AXIS fosters growth in knowledge and skills through the content-rich Core Knowledge preschool sequence. During same-age English learning time, students are engaged in a content-rich, developmentally-appropriate environment where teachers construct teacher-directed and child-directed learning experiences and activities aligned with the Core Knowledge curriculum.
“The Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence is a set of model guidelines describing fundamental competencies and specific knowledge that, for children from three to five years of age, can provide a solid, coherent foundation for later learning in kindergarten and beyond."
Important Information
- Sunblock
- Nut-free lunch in lunchbox or purchase school lunch and nut-free snack
- Water bottle
- Extra set of clothes (in case of accident)
- Any children staying all day will need to bring a crib sheet and blanket for naptime and take these home for washing on Fridays.
AXIS is fortunate to have an excellent lunch option made locally in the CEC (Colorado Early Colleges) scratch kitchen with ingredients sourced from local farms. These lunches are available for purchase for $4 each day. In addition to typical health code practices, special adaptations will be made to follow COVID preventative practices for food handling.
Enrollment
requested by AXIS Family Programs Manager***
- AXIS Preschool Family Programs Form -- Required for all students. Includes before/after school care and school's out days care.
- Health Entrance Form -- Required for all students. Informs us of any existing medical conditions your child may have.
- General Health Appraisal - (must be completed and signed by child's physician)
- *Please note this form must be current, and it is only current for 12-months following the date of the health exam listed on the form.
- Immunization Records -- Required for all students. See the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment website for more information.
- Payment of First Month Tuition + Non-Refundable Registration Fee ($85)
via Procare, Cash, or Check.- Cash/check payments may be dropped off during business hours or mailed to the school.
Checks made out to "AXIS International Academy"
ATTN: Preschool, 2130 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
- Cash/check payments may be dropped off during business hours or mailed to the school.
- If you are a returning family, you should be able to access your Procare account at myprocare.com.
- If you are a new family, please click here to learn how to set up your account.
- The Procare system is used to collect all payment and check in and out each day.
Billing and Payment
and due by the 1st.
a. View your child’s account and more.
b. Use the Pay button to make a payment with your card.
Please note that accounts past due 7 days will be assessed a late fee charge of $20.
Additional Family Programs Services
Fee-based Before and After School Care is available for AXIS Preschool and K-5 students.
- Before and After Care sign up.
- Rates are per day, per student.
- Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full fee.
Before Care | Dropped off 7:00-7:30am |
$10
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Dropped off 7:31-7:45am |
$5
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After Care | Picked up 2:40-4:00pm |
$10
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Picked up 4:01-5:30pm | Additional $5, $15 total | |
Friday Extended Care (Kindergarten - 5th ONLY) |
Fridays, 1:00-3:00pm | $8 |
- AXIS School Year Calendar
- SOD Sign Ups
- Cancellations less than three days in advance will be charged the full fee.
- Lunch is NOT PROVIDED on School Out Days
SOD Date: |
Registration opens: |
Last day to register: |
March 16th |
March 2nd |
March 6th |
April 30th |
April 16th |
April 20th |