Give the Gift of Early Education
Ark Valley Preschool Tuition Scholarship Fund
Every child deserves access to joyful, high-quality early learning—no matter their family’s income. Your gift to the Ark Valley Preschool Scholarship Fund helps remove financial barriers for local families, ensuring children can learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment that celebrates belonging, creativity, and care.
When you invest in the Scholarship Fund, you’re not just supporting tuition—you’re investing in children’s futures, in families’ stability, and in the heart of our community.
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Your donation directly supports income-qualified families in Chaffee County. Funds are distributed through our Tuition Scholarship Program, ensuring transparency, equity, and impact.
$500 → Covers one month of preschool for a part-time student
$1,000 → Supports a teacher’s time, care, and classroom resources
$2,500 → Provides a half-year scholarship for one child
$5,000 → Funds an annual scholarship for a low-income family
$10,000 → Covers a full-year tuition scholarship for a child
Every contribution—big or small—helps bridge the gap between what families can afford and what quality early education truly costs.
Why It Matters
80% of brain development happens before age 5.
Access to early education improves lifelong outcomes.
Affordable, high-quality childcare strengthens working families and local economies.
Scholarships ensure equity, diversity, and opportunity for all children in our community.