Running Creek Elementary

Welcome to Running Creek Preschool

Running Creek Preschool is associated with the Elizabeth School District. Our program is located inside Running Creek Elementary. We proudly provide early education and kindergarten readiness in a nurturing, play-based, academic-rich environment.

Running Creek Preschool offers full and half-day classrooms

Schedule for the 2024-2025 school year:

Full-day preschool: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
3 year olds morning half-day preschool: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
4 year olds afternoon preschool: Monday through Thursday, 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Schedule for the 2025-2026 school year: 

Full-day preschool: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
3 year olds morning half-day preschool: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
4 year olds afternoon preschool: Monday through Thursday, 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4 year olds morning half day: 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Tuition Schedule 2024-25

Full day - 9 payments of $1100 (half covered by UPK)  
Half Day 3 year olds - 9 payments of $475
4 year olds - 9 payments of $550 (covered by UPK)

Tuition Schedule 2025-2026

Full day 3 year old's - 9 payments of $1100  
Half Day 3 year olds - 9 payments of $525
4-year-olds Full Day - 9 payments of $600 (remainder covered by UPK)

Tuition is due on the first business day of each month. The first tuition payment will be due on September 1st. Tuition assistance is available to those families who qualify. Please check with the school office when you turn in registration paperwork for more information.

For more information about Running Creek Preschool, please call 303-646-4620.

Our Curriculum:

Our program utilizes a variety of curriculum resources. 

• Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment
• Teaching Strategies Gold Creative Curriculum
• Handwriting Without Tears
• ZooPhonics

Coupled together with social, play-based learning opportunities that focus on the individual child.