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Child Discovery Time at South Suburban
Preschool and Pre-K
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Preschool & Pre-K Programs at South Suburban

South Suburban's affordable preschool programs are designed specifically for you! Flexible schedules let you decide what works for your family: 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day options as morning or full days. Our rec centers serve as the perfect setting for your little one, with unique activities like swimming, a full-sized gym for indoor play, and introduction to new sports with Kidokinetics. There's plenty of room for arts and crafts, music, story time and even frequent visits from the Carson Center Nature Van.

 

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Preschool and Pre-K Registration

To register for preschool or pre-k, contact the Family Services Coordinator at Goodson (303.483.7091) or Lone Tree (303.708.3518).

Universal Pre-K at South Suburban

Universal Pre-K pricing at South Suburban’s Child Discovery Time program is unbeatable!

 

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Contact the Family Services Manager with any questions.

 

Camps

Kids can learn, play and make new friends at South Suburban camps! Activities at full-day licensed camps include games, crafts, swimming and more. Specialty camps focused on sports, arts and education are also available. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

You are not required to pay for the entire semester. You will be charged automatically on the 1st of the month. We will take payment for the first month that your child is registered for as well as the annual registration. We will then enroll your family in a monthly payment plan.

Toilet Trained Requirement: The child must be able to tell the teacher they need to go to the bathroom, and be able to go to the bathroom (both urinating and bowel movements) on their own. This includes being able to remove clothing, sitting on the toilet, wiping themselves, putting clothing back on, flushing the toilet, and washing and drying their hands. A child must be aware of the need to use the toilet without reminders from the teachers (although, teachers do make requests of children at various times of the day). The child must not be in diapers or pull‐ups at all. They must be in regular underwear. Our staff is aware that accidents happen.

Our Child Discovery Time programs use three different prospectuses to help develop the whole child. Zoo-Phonics help children learn the alphabet, phonemic awareness, rhyming, pre-sound blending, and pre-writing skills. With Zoo-Phonics we are able to connect phonemic awareness to the alphabet with math, art, physical education, drama, music, nutrition, science, social studies and self-help skills. Our second part focuses on Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL for short. Research in SEL shows that when combined with education, SEL has a positive impact on outcomes including academic performance, healthy relationships, mental wellness and decision making. Our goal with SEL is to help develop self-aware, caring, inclusive, and responsible lifelong learners. The last part of our curriculum includes the Colorado Department of Education’s School Readiness Guide. The CDE school readiness assessments are research-based and are a great tool to help measure school readiness. Using the assessments, we are able to identify and provide additional support in areas of growth to ensure children who leave our pre-kindergarten classrooms are ready for Kindergarten!

Locations

Lone Tree Recreation Center 
10249 Ridgegate Cir
Lone Tree, CO 80124

 

Goodson Recreation Center
6315 S University Blvd
Centennial, CO 80121

Contacts
  • Family Services Manager: Casey White, cwhite@ssprd.org / 303.483.7075
  • Family Services Coordinator (Lone Tree and Sports Complex): Frank Sparacio, fsparacio@ssprd.org / 303.708.3518
  • Family Services Coordinator (Goodson and Buck): Casey White, cwhite@ssprd.org / 303.483.7091
  • Registration Office: 303.347.5999, option 1

Parent Testimonials

All three of my children attended preschool and pre-k at Lone Tree. The staff have been kind and helped each one of my kids prepare for school. We had a great experience!

Becky R.

We joined the Lone Tree Rec Center pre-k program mid-semester after our childcare fell through and we were greeted with warm open arms. The teachers and director worked in sync and really cared about our kids - they even helped us get additional support for my son who needed some occupational therapy. Both of my kids liked the activities at the rec center, and we always felt comfortable dropping them off.

Kelly H.

Both of my children attended the pre-k program at Lone Tree. They were very accommodating to my children's needs and both of my kids formed great relationships with the teachers and staff. It was a great experience, and both of my kids still talk about their teachers and friends!

Jamie L.

Meet Our Staff

Frank Sparacio

Frank Sparacio – Family Services Coordinator

Frank’s career has focused on education and working with children, a journey that started at Colorado State University. Frank is a licensed teacher in the state of Colorado who has taught high school students, worked for Guild Education, served as a school enrichment program lead at Kruse Elementary in Fort Collins, and has spent six years working in summer camps with kids aged 3-12. Frank has been a Family Services Coordinator with South Suburban since May 2023. Frank recognizes and stresses the importance of education and has the background and passion to ensure every child in this program succeeds. In his free time, Frank loves to run 10k’s/half- marathons, read, explore the outdoors, and spend time with his dog!

Victoria Cummins

Victoria Cummins – Assistant Preschool Director

Victoria has a passion for kids and creativity that is matched by few. Victoria graduated from Michigan Technological University and used her degree while working for Girl Scouts, where she was the Science and Nature Program Director. Additionally, Victoria has worked with the YMCA. Victoria has been the Lone Tree CDT Assistant Preschool Director since May 2021. Victoria has also earned her Director – Large Center Certification, which is a testament to her experience working with children. Victoria has focused on creating a fun, creative program that fosters a safe and healthy environment where children can thrive. With this central focus, Victoria has been successful in preparing dozens of students for Kindergarten and beyond. In her free time, Victoria loves to create all kinds of crafts!

Mya Zucker

Mya Zucker – Lead Teacher

Mya is an enthusiastic teacher with a love for children that is evident every day. Mya earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education focusing on Infants & Toddlers from Arapahoe Community College. Previously, Mya worked at Eagle Ridge Elementary School in the before and after care enrichment program. Mya has also earned her Level 2 Early Childhood Professional Credential. Mya has been with South Suburban since February 2023. Mya brings an enthusiastic and positive attitude to class and absolutely loves teaching kids something new every day! In her free time, Mya loves to read, relax by working on adult coloring pages, and paddleboard!

Chely Sherret

Chely Sherret – Lead Teacher

Chely started volunteering for South Suburban’s Child Discovery Time program in October 2017, advanced to the Teachers Aid position, and is now a Lead Teacher. Chely has a passion for teaching and enjoys seeing all the children grow in both their education and social skills. She loves teaching language development and art! As Chely enters her sixth year with South Suburban, she is excited to see her students’ confidence, independence and problem-solving grow. Each week she looks forward to teaching new letters and sounds, and creating arts and crafts that fill her heart with joy. When Chely isn’t at work, she enjoys scrapbooking and junk journaling. Chely is a Colorado native along with her parents, four siblings, and her niece and nephew. Getting lost in a good book and walking the High Line canal with her sister are two of her favorite things.

Beth Mann

Beth Mann – Assistant Preschool Director

Beth is a native of Colorado and has been in the field of education for over 30 years. As a retired elementary teacher, Beth understands the importance of early childhood education. She came to South Suburban in October 2022 to be the Assistant Director of Goodson’s Child Discovery Time. During her time here, she has completely upgraded the curriculum to focus on kindergarten readiness, and social and emotional development. Beth received her undergrad degree from CU Boulder and her master’s degree in education from the University of Phoenix. She has two daughters, Kayla and Marissa. Beth is lucky to have her mother and four pets living with her. During her free time, she enjoys vacationing with her family, working out, golfing, paddle boarding, reading, baking and going on walks with her dogs.

Casey White

Casey White – Family Services Coordinator

Originally from Texas, Casey and her family moved to Colorado in 2022 to escape the Georgia heat. She graduated from Texas State University, where she worked at a summer camp that ignited her love for child development, spirit time, and s’mores! Working for a summer camp in New York sealed the deal to pursue a career in supporting children and giving them a space to be their true selves. Casey also worked with a non-profit serving children and their families with special needs, illness, and other life challenges in the Georgia area. Casey joined the South Suburban team in December 2022. She has earned her Large Center Director Certification, experienced many laughs, been a witness to some skillful creativity, and supported her team to ensure programs are everything they can be. During her free time, she enjoys reading thrillers, hiking with her two dogs, cooking with her boyfriend, and long walks down the aisle of Target preferably with a Starbucks in hand.

Lone Tree Preschool Tour

Goodson Preschool Tour