The Family Connection’s Child Care & Preschool Directory
Listed in Alphabetical Order - scroll down or click on the city below for your area.

BOULDER | LAFAYETTE | LOUISVILLE | LONGMONT | LYONS

LAFAYETTE:

Dawson School
303-665-6679
10455 Dawson Dr., Lafayette
Kindergarten – 12 th grade. Small classes, committed teachers, high standards, prepare K-12 students for a robust intellectual, physical, ethical and expressive life. Summer camps available!

Montessori Academy
303-926-8321
1199 North 11 th St., Lafayette
M-F, P/T and F/T. A Montessori pre-school for children Ages 3-5.

Peanut Butter Players
1376 Miners Drive
303-786-8727.
Boulder County's premiere children's theatre for 15 years. Offers after school classes in acting, dance, improvisation, pantomime and creative dramatics for 4-16 year olds.  Summer programs include four week-long sessions of day camp in which students from 7-16 study musical theatre and present a "camp show for parents, AND a big musical involving everyone aged 5-18 who auditions.  Best known throughout the metro area for luncheon theatre performed by professional kids. The Lunch Bunch on Saturdays throughout the school year.

Running River
303-499-2059
1370 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette
K-8th grade
A school that balances ALL aspects of education: Experiential, meaningful, curriculum is integrated around a yearly environmental theme; a strong individualized academic program; Art, Music, P.E., Theater, Dance; contemplative daily practices; focus on communication skills and lifeskills; organic homemade lunches, and weekly hiking and learning in the "field" ( Boulder's Open Spaces). www.runningriver.org

LONGMONT:

Angel Blossom Preschool
303-485-6135
1726 Sumac, Longmont
Angelblossomps@msn.com
Accepting ages 2 - 5 years. A Waldorf inspired home-based Preschool devoted to the blossoming of each child’s spirit through imaginative play, storytelling, puppetry, arts, music and movement with limited class size and individual attention.

 Flagstaff Academy
303-651-7900
1841 Lefthand Circle
A K-8 free public charter school. Core Knowledge curriculum with an emphasis on Science, Math & Technology. Hands-on labs, 3:1 student to computer ratio. Art, Music, PE, Spanish in all grades. Student grouping by ability. Full and half-day kindergarten.www.flagstaffacademy.org

NICHE HOMESCHOOL GROUP
(Ann Brady longmonthomeschoolinfo@comcast.net )
Northern Inclusive Colorado Home Educators (NICHE) is a free, eclectic and inclusive association of families who homeschool in Boulder.  Together we enjoy park days, play dates, field trips, mom's night out and lots of fun. www.niche.homeschooljournal.net

O’Cooch Kinderhaus
303-682-0510
1317 Laurel Court
Contact - Sorel Haruf-Arnold
Ages: 2 - 5 yrs. Licensed. September-May. Program Days: Mon-Fri  Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Enchanting Waldorf-inspired kindergarten taught by a loving & experienced Waldorf teacher in Longmont home. The rhythms of nature, music, art, storytelling, gardening, woodworking, and imaginative play embrace the joyful spirit of each child & encourage respect & reverence for all life.
E-mail: haruf-arnold@comcast.net

LOUISVILLE:

Mountain Center Gymnastics & Dance
303-665-8287
474 S. Taylor Ave.
Fun, Creative and Inspiring gymnastic and dance classes for children walking and up.
Our classes are designed to build self esteem, coordination, a healthy attitude towards physical activity and movement and a great sense of accomplishment. www.themountaincenter.com

The Patchwork School
720-271-6729
1428 Main Street, Louisville 
M-F 8:00-4:00, ages 2.5 - 8 years.
A small, independent school in Louisville with a focus on freedom, challenge, and relationships in the learning environment. 
www.thepatchworkschool.com

 Treehouse Learning
303-666-1950
Indian Peaks Community at 96 th / Baseline
M-F, 7:30-6, for children. Ages 2 months -5 ½ years. Contemporary early learning curriculum & childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. State-of-the-art facility, local owner/educator. www.treehouselearning.com

 

LYONS

Lyons Community Montessori
303-823-9629
We accept children age 2.5 to 6 years who are toilet trained. We offer a variety of programs Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm. Tuition is based on program chosen. LCM’s student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. We encourage self-respect and respect for all peoples, value all of Earth’s creatures, and promote peace. Please contact us for further information. www.lyonscommunitymontessori.com

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