D49 Opens Two New Preschool Classrooms at Student Success Center for 2026-27
Families in east Colorado Springs looking for preschool options have more choices this fall. Falcon School District 49 opened two new preschool classrooms at its Student Success Center to start the 2026-27 school year, responding to growing demand for early childhood education in one of the fastest-growing parts of the Pikes Peak region.
D49 has been expanding steadily as new housing developments and population growth continue to push east of Colorado Springs. The preschool addition at the Student Success Center is a direct response to that growth โ and to the reality that early childhood spots have historically been hard to find in the Falcon corridor.
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Preschool access in the eastern parts of Colorado Springs has long been a challenge. The area has grown faster than its infrastructure in some respects, and childcare and early education options have not always kept pace with new residents moving in. D49 has worked in recent years to address that gap through its Student Success Center, which serves students with a range of needs including early childhood education.
Two new classrooms is a meaningful addition โ not just in terms of the number of seats it creates, but in terms of signal: the district is investing in early education at a time when access to quality preschool is increasingly seen as foundational to later academic outcomes.
Quick Reference: D49 Preschool
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| District | Falcon School District 49 (D49) |
| Location | Student Success Center, east Colorado Springs |
| New classrooms added | 2 preschool classrooms |
| School year | 2026-27 |
| Who it serves | Preschool-age children (check with D49 for eligibility specifics) |
| How to learn more | Contact D49 directly at d49.org or call the district office |
About D49
Falcon School District 49 is the fastest-growing school district in the Pikes Peak region, serving students in the eastern portions of El Paso County. The district has expanded significantly over the past decade as the communities of Falcon, Peyton, and eastern Colorado Springs have grown. D49 operates multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized programs like the Student Success Center.
Unlike D11 (Colorado Springs School District 11) and D20 (Academy School District 20), which serve older, more established parts of the city, D49 is still in a period of active growth. That growth creates both opportunities โ new facilities, new programs โ and challenges, including the need for more early childhood options like these two new preschool classrooms.
What's Next
Families interested in D49's preschool programs should contact the district directly to ask about enrollment, eligibility, and availability. Spots for the current school year may already be filling or full โ but getting on a contact list now is the right move if your child will be preschool age in the 2027-28 school year. For broader early childhood options in Colorado Springs โ including Head Start, private preschools, and CCCAP-assisted programs โ El Paso County Human Services and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood's website at cdec.colorado.gov are good starting points.
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