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Early Childhood

Jumpstart your child’s education by participating in Canyons District’s preschool program!

Child Initiated | Evidence-based | High Quality

Canyons District preschools are evidence of the power of play. It may look like the children are just hopping, dancing, singing, coloring and laughing together, but studies have shown that structured play can hone a child’s language, math and social skills. Our preschools follow an evidence-based curriculum that line up with the core standards of learning at the kindergarten level and are provided based on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis.

Tuition Preschool

Serving Canyons District families with children ages 3 to 5.

Applications for 2026-27 school year will be available January , 2026.

Title 1 Preschool

Serving 4–5-year-olds living in Canyons District Title I school boundaries.

Applications for 2026-2027 school year will be available April 1, 2026.

Special Ed. Preschool

For all young children determined eligible to receive special education services.

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is 3 years old

Your child qualifies to apply for our tuition-based program if the following are met:

Your child must be three or four on or before September 1, 2025 to be eligible for Fall registration
Your child is not eligible for kindergarten
Your child is not eligible for special education under an IEP (IEPs with articulation only services are still eligible to participate)
Your child should have age appropriate language and social skills
Your child must be toilet-trained
You will need to transport your child to and from class
You must live within the Canyons School District boundaries

My child is 4 years old

Your child qualifies to apply for our tuition-based program if the following are met:

Your child must be four on or before September 1, 2025
Your child is not eligible for kindergarten
Your child is not eligible for special education under an IEP
Your child should have age appropriate language and social skills
Your child must be toilet-trained
You will need to transport your child to and from class
You must live within the Canyons School District boundaries

If your child lives within Title 1 school boundaries you are eligible to apply for Title 1 Preschool program.

You must live within the boundaries of a Canyons School District Title I school

I am concered about my child's development

Requesting Special Education Services

For children ages 2 years 9 months and older

If you have concerns about your child’s development, here’s how to get started:

Reach Out
Contact Tracy at 801-826-5112 or email our Early Childhood team at
earlychildhood@canyonsdistrict.org
Share Your Concern
In your email, briefly describe your concern about your child’s development.
Receive a Background Packet
You will receive a Child and Family Background Packet to fill out and return.
Complete Hearing and Vision Screening
Once your packet is received, we’ll schedule a hearing and vision screening.
Evaluation Appointment
After the screening, your child will have an evaluation appointment.
Eligibility Review
Based on the evaluation, your child will either:
- Be determined not eligible for special education services, or
- Be referred to an eligibility team for further review and planning.

For children younger than 2 years 9 months

Early intervention services are provided through Jordan School District.

My child needs speech services

Requesting Speech Services

For children ages 2 years 9 months and older

If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, follow these steps:

Contact the Early Childhood Team
Contact Tracy at 801-826-5112 or email our Early Childhood team at
earlychildhood@canyonsdistrict.org
In your message, please state that you have a concern about your child’s speech or language development.
Complete the Background Packet
You will receive a Child and Family Background Packet to fill out and return.
This form helps our team learn more about your child’s history and needs.
Schedule Screenings
Once your packet is received, we’ll schedule a hearing and vision screening.
These screenings help rule out other factors that may affect speech.
Attend the Evaluation Appointment
Your child will then participate in a speech and language evaluation with a certified speech-language pathologist.
Review Results and Next Steps
After the evaluation, the team will determine one of the following:
- Your child is not eligible for services at this time, or
- Your child will be referred to an eligibility team to determine if speech services are needed.

What schools offer preschool?

Locations

Tuition

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Calendar

Boundaries

Special Ed. Dept.

Apply to Tuition Preschool

Apply to Title 1 Preschool

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Location

Mission Statement

By embracing every child’s unique
potential with love, care, and inclusion, we foster developmentally appropriate learning and growth while empowering families with support, compassion, and partnership in a nurturing community. Every child will build skills to help them reach their full potential.