Preschools in the Denver Area
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Denver KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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If you want to give your little learner a head start for success in kindergarten and beyond, the Denver Preschool Program is here to help. We support Denver families like yours by reducing the cost of preschool tuition, regardless of your household income
or neighborhood. And Denver Preschool Program support can be combined with Colorado’s new Universal Preschool Program for even more savings! Whether you have already enrolled in a preschool or are still looking for a program that fits your needs, we can help.
Learn more at dpp.org today!
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Boulder Montessori School is an early childhood program committed to the concepts and values of Montessori education. BMS offers a well-rounded curriculum that nurtures and sustains the developmental needs of the whole child. Ages 18 mos - 6 years
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Nestled in a beautiful location next to Boulder Creek, Dream Makers is a Boulder preschool offering a 5:1 student-teacher ratio, which ensures that our caring and experienced teachers observe each child’s interests and build upon them for a truly unique
learning experience.
Students flow freely between our two main environments: our creek-side outdoor play and picnic area and our cozy and focused indoor classroom. They laugh, smile, and learn through our enriching programs which include Pre-K, music, cooking, on-site tennis lessons, and visiting our Grandfriends. And that’s just our daily…
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Petit Loup Academy is Denver’s only French-immersion preschool built on Finland’s world-renowned early-childhood model. We welcome children aged 3-5 for a play-based program that pairs small classes and eco-friendly materials with research-backed teaching
methods. Through daily French, outdoor exploration, and project-inspired discovery, little learners gain creativity, confidence, and global awareness, skills that set them up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Full-time school 8:30 AM–3:30 PM with extended hours available. Schedule a tour today!"
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We are fully committed to providing individualized quality care for all children, in addition to a large emphasis on education. We are more than a child care center. As a school, KinderCare is a place where children explore, discover and learn.
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The Rise School is an inclusive non-profit preschool, serving children ages 12 months to 5 years with and without developmental disabilities. The purpose of the Rise School of Denver is to provide the highest quality early childhood education for all
children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary services based on recommended practices for children with diverse abilities and their families.
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Addenbrooke Classical Academy (ACA) educates students in preschool through twelfth grade. From the seminar to the science lab and from the music room to the playing field, we begin with the conviction that all human beings can know truth, create beauty, and
practice goodness. To that end, we expect students to develop basic tools of learning, ordered basic knowledge, moral seriousness, breadth and depth of imagination, artistic ability, and a sense of wonder. Learning is a lifelong human endeavor, and our faculty is committed to pursuing knowledge for its own sake. To nurture the active…
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Aspen Academy is a national leader in innovative education. Through internationally acclaimed academics and the nation’s first integrated Pre-K through 8th grade leadership and entrepreneurial development program, our students are empowered to lead
purposeful and extraordinary lives. Small classes are led by exceptional, award-winning faculty who provide a foundation of rich academics and a personalized approach to instruction.
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Walking through our doors, you’ll know you have entered a special place. Denver Cooperative Preschool’s well equipped, age appropriate classrooms bubble with excitement and fun and are filled with a carefully chosen and thoughtfully arranged collection of
open-ended toys, books, puzzles blocks of many shapes and sizes, water and sand tables, dress up clothes and dramatic play equipment. Children are given many opportunities for personal creative expression and artistic exploration. You’ll find children busy digging in sand tables, dressing up in costumes and role-playing, enjoying a story with…
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Front Range Christian School provides PreK-12 education and exists to partner with the Christian home and Church in training children for life and equipping them to impact the world for Christ. Early Childhood Education, in its essence, is the foundation of
social, emotional, physical and pre-academic learning. We are a unique program in that we provide children with a distinctively Christian and educationally excellent program, building trusted relationships with the children in our care. We have professionally trained and qualified teachers who understand that young children are unique in…
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Mackintosh Academy was founded in 1977 as the first school in Colorado to focus on serving the unique needs of gifted and creative students. Using 21st century tools and innovative curriculum, Mackintosh offers one of the area's only private International
Baccalaureate programs (PreK-8). Our students experience an education focused on excellence within a nurturing, holistic environment that honors the hearts and minds of children.
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The International School of Denver is a vibrant, friendly, and down-to-earth learning community that comes from around the globe. Our private school in Denver offers a unique learning opportunity for the right student who wishes to gain internationalism
through language and embrace a truly global culture. We are an Age 3 - Grade 8 International Baccalaureate World School, offering language programs in Chinese, French, or Spanish. Enrollment options available in all grades.
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Join Nature School Cooperative on the banks of the Cherry Creek River for school break adventures and summer camps! We offer week long adventures for 3-6 year olds & we can't wait to develop our nature play with your kiddos! We are a worker-owned
cooperative and Public Benefit Corp, and are growing day by day.
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We are an independent, coeducational day school for three year olds through 8th grade students, located in Denver, CO. We provide an uplifting, nurturing environment where each child is fully supported academically, artistically and athletically. We build
character and integrity upon a spiritual, moral and ethical foundation and strive to foster the development of people who go on to make significant and lasting impacts on their environment. Visit our website today to learn about the admission process and our tuition assistance program.
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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