District 49 Early Childhood Education is opening two new preschool classrooms at the Student Success Center this August, expanding early learning options for families in the Falcon area of east Colorado Springs. The classrooms run Monday through Thursday on a full-time schedule, and they're part of a broader investment in early childhood capacity on the eastern side of the district.

The expansion also marks a campus transition: the Student Success Center is now in its permanent home in the former Falcon Elementary School of Technology building. That building — the one FESoT previously occupied — has been converted to house the SSC long-term, while FESoT has relocated to the Bennett Ranch Elementary campus.

Quick Reference: D49 SSC New Preschool Classrooms

Part of the Falcon Zone Long-Range Plan

District 49 has been working through a long-range facilities plan for the Falcon Zone — the rapidly growing eastern area of the district. That plan includes a projection for a new PreK-8 school to serve the area as the population continues to grow.

The two new preschool classrooms at the Student Success Center fit into that larger planning context. They address near-term capacity needs while the district works toward the longer-term infrastructure investments that will define education in east Colorado Springs in the years ahead.

Families in the Falcon area who've had difficulty accessing quality preschool options close to home will find that the SSC expansion increases availability. Mon-Thu scheduling is a common structure for preschool programs in Colorado, allowing for part-week flexibility while still providing consistent, structured early learning experiences.

What's Next

Families interested in enrolling a preschool-aged child in D49's Early Childhood Education programs should visit d49.org or contact the district's early childhood team directly. Enrollment processes, availability, and any income-qualifying criteria for specific programs are best confirmed with the district, as details can vary by program and available seats.

District 49's long-range Falcon Zone plan will continue to evolve as the area's population grows. Updates on the projected new PreK-8 school and other facilities developments can typically be found through D49's board meeting records and community communication channels at d49.org.

For families currently in D49 preschool programs or considering them, this August expansion means more local options and a more stable campus environment at the Student Success Center going into the 2026-27 school year.