Parenting Place’s Child Care & Preschool Directory

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BOULDER:

Acorn School for Early Childhood Development
303-938-8233
2580 Iris Avenue 
M-F 7:30-5:30, ages 6 weeks- six years.
A non-profit child care provider utilizing the Creative Curriculum and a primary caregiving model; play-based learning in a home-like setting. Low student/ teacher ratios, flexible schedules, qualified early childhood staff, on-site chef, bilingual teachers. On-site nurse and NAEYC accredited. Assistance Programs accepted.
www.theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool and Daycare
303-499-9854
5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder   
M-F 7:30-5:30, ages 2 1/2- 8 years.
A world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures.  We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social /emotional growth.  We teach life skills and encourage each child's learning through active play an exploration. Gymnastics, Spanish Classes, Music, Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Science, Hikes and more!  Assistance Programs accepted. Contact:  Kristen Argow
www.activeboulderkids.com or e-mail ka@activeboulderkids.com

Alaya Preschool
303-449-5248
3340 19th Street, Boulder
M-F, 7:45-3:30, ages 2-5 yrs.
School age summer camps. A warm, homey environment emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration and self-discovery. Small class size; low student-teacher ratio. Part of Naropa University’s ECE program. PACE certified; Qualistar rated 4 stars.

Alpine Sunshine
720-276-9985
West Alpine Ave
Lovin4alpine@yahoo.com
Enrichment Programs and Summer Camps for Ages 1.5 to 12 years
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Summer program times will vary. Warm and loving child care. Small class sizes offer a safe and healthy environment to enrich the creative spirit, positive communication and self esteem in children. Using gentle guidance, play based concepts to invoke our imagination and express our ideas. Enlightening minds to the wonders of the Earth and nourishing the inner being. Alpinesunshine.com

Bixby School
303-494-7508
4760 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder
M-F, 7:15 -5:45
For 40 years, our mission has been to cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect, and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning. Serving PreK - 5 th grade.
www.bixbyschool.org

Blue Sky Preschool/ Kindergarten
303-443-4965
3046 11 th Street, Boulder.
Monday through Friday 8:30-1:00, Aftercare available. Ages 2 ½ -6 years.
A rich and nurturing curriculum embracing the arts and honoring the seasons in a beautiful neighborhood setting. Singing, storytelling, puppetry, naturecraft, carpentry, cooking, and lasting friendships!
www.blueskykindergarten.com

Boulder County Head Start
720-564-2210
3482 N. Broadway, Boulder
M-F, part and full day, ages 3-5 yrs.
A comprehensive child development which provides free child care for children ages3-5 which supports parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Federal income guidelines determine eligibility. Sites in Boulder and Lafayette.

Boulder Jewish Day School
303-449-5569
bjds@qwest.net
7415 Lookout Road, Gunbarrel
BJDS offers preschool for 2 1/2-5 year old children as well as a full kindergarten through fifth grade education.  Located in the Gunbarrel neighborhood, we provide a warm, supportive environment featuring academic excellence and Jewish values.
www.bjds.org

Boulder Montessori School
303-494-5814
3300 Redstone, Boulder
M-F, 7:30-5:30, ages 18 mos.-6 yrs. Montessori classrooms for morning, afternoon and all day programs. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).Call for an observation appointment. www.bouldermontessori.org

Boulder Suzuki Strings
303-499-2807
Broaden your child’s learning capabilities while they are having fun learning through music. Cello, viola, violin and more.
http://www.bouldersuzukistrings.org

Boulder Suzuki Strings
303-499-2807
Broaden your child’s learning capabilities while they are having fun learning through music. Cello, viola, violin and more.
http://www.bouldersuzukistrings.org

Childrens’ Creative Learning Centers
UCAR Child Care Center
3050 34 th St.
303-443-5595
NAEYC Accredited
cfillion@cclc.com
Now enrolling children 2 ½ -5 years old.  We provide a stimulating and caring environment designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. We strive to create programs that develop positive self-images for children and respect their individuality, intelligence, and creativity. The teachers at our center are all highly trained, committed, and dedicated people who truly enjoy working in the field of early childhood education.
www.cclc.com

Children's House Preschool
3370 Iris Walk Ct.
Boulder CO 80304
Ph: 303 444 6432
Email: Info@childrenshousepreschool.org
Website: www.childrenshousepreschool.org
Regular school year sessions: M-Fr 8:30am-12:00pm, M-Th 12:30pm-3:00pm for ages 2 ½ - 5 yrs. Multi-age, multi-cultural, inclusive preschool based on Storybook Journey curriculum. Joyful, creative atmosphere with art and dramatic play integrated learning. Low teacher / child ratio. Serving Boulder for over 35 years.

Children, Youths & Families Division
303-441-4357
2160 Spruce St., Boulder
M-F, 8-5 p.m.
Boulder County’s most complete Source of free information for child Care and other children’s issues. Financial assistance available.

Eastern Sun Academy
303-443-3302
6717 South Boulder Road
Boulder, Colorado 80303
ESA is an elementary school for contemplative education, nurturing individual brilliance by inspiring students to realize and cultivate their inherent intelligence, compassion, and confidence. It is our goal to integrate the wisdom of contemplative practices into a contemporary classroom with a strong academic foundation. This approach allows the student to develop intellectual flexibility and emotional resiliency. We highlight environmental awareness and study, self-awareness and an understanding and connection with our global society through Mandarin and Spanish language and culture classes for all grades. ESA is excited to be implementing the International Baccalaureate curriculum in the 2009 - 2010 school year."
www.EasternSunAcademy.org.

First Presbyterian Cooperative Preschool
303-402-6386
M-F: 9-Noon, plus enrichment programs till 1:30 pm, ages 2 1/2-6 years.
Serving children and families since 1954. Learning takes place in the context of a Christian community where children are safe and valued. Our play-based philosophy ensures that we support children's academic progress while respecting the way children grown and learn. We view parents as partners and co-teachers, and encourage their participation as equal partners in the cooperative learning classroom. Low student/teacher ratio with non-coop options available. Check out our new class, called Connections! This class, of mixed ages, including those with special needs or developmental challenges starts this fall!
www.fpcboulder.org

Friends’ School
303-499-1999
5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Bldr.
Preschool-5 th Grade and Summer Programs.  ACIS accredited, NAIS member.  A supportive community committed to educating the whole child – head, hand, and heart.  Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art and a foundation for pre-academic skills.  Elementary curriculum experiential and integrated emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking and social responsibility.  Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences.  Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional Financial Aid available.www.friendsschoolboulder.org

Homestar Child Development Center
303-499-8181
3280 Dartmouth Ave., Boulder
Open Year Round, M-F 7:45-5:30. Ages Infant, Toddlers, Preschool. Homestar is a relaxed, loving, safe environment that preserves the magic of childhood. Our consistent staff, play based curriculum, organic home cooking and parental involvement makes school as close to home as possible.
www.homestarcenter.org

Mapleton Montessori School
303-449-4499
3121 29th St., Boulder 80301
Since 1979 Mapleton Montessori School has nurtured the whole child through it's academic school year and summer programs. Our school is a place where life unfolds for young children in a beautifully prepared Montessori environment. We offer AM, PM and Full Day sessions for 3-6 year old children, Preschool through Kindergarten. Please call us to set up an observation time.

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning And Infant Center
303-530-1820
6525 Gunpark Dr. #340, Boulder
Since 1995. Now NAEYC Accredited.
Ages 6 weeks-6 yrs. Licensed/Year-round Toddler & Preschool, Pre-K. M-F 7am-6pm
Infants 7am-5:30pm-Individual Schedules. “Nurturing the whole child through Creative learning” Each child Moves at his/her own pace.

Mountain Shadows Montessori School
303-530-5353
4154 N. 63 rd Street, Boulder
Established in 1976, Mountain Shadows provides a quality Montessori environment in which children joyfully reach their potential through the development of independence, academic excellence, respect for their environment, themselves and others, and a sense of moral responsibility to society. MSMS offers the highest quality Montessori experience as the only fully-accredited AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) Montessori school in Colorado. Full-day, five days a week, 9-month programs are available for children ages 3-12, with a half-day option for 3- and 4- year olds, and a 12-month (full-day) Montessori program option for children 3-5.
www.mountainshadows.org

Music Together®
Boulder, Westminster, Fort Collins
Ages Birth – 4. Music Together is a researched based early childhood music and movement program which incorporates singing, movement, instrument play for children and caregivers. Classes are mixed aged so siblings are welcome. Classes meet weekly for 45 minutes. Tuition includes 2 CD’s, a songbook, and a parent guide. Call for dates, times, fees or to view a demo class. Jane Smolens, M.Ed (303)413-1120 www.mountainsongmusic.com

Music-Time With Madelyn
303-443-8141 or madelynclair@hotmail.com
Location: East Boulder Studio
Tues, Wed. & Thurs., ages, 6 mos-6 yrs.
Parent’s give rave reviews to these high-energy music classes that use puppets, instruments, and props to playfully guide your child through The Eight Fundamentals of Early Childhood Musicianship. 5 class Levels: Infant, active walkers, toddler, advanced toddler, and preschool.
www.musicwithmadelyn.com

My Second Home Childcare and Preschool
(Spanish and English) Bilingual Preschool Curriculum
303 499 9236
735 Mohawk Drive
M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Ages 1 to 5 Years. We provide a variety of high quality bilingual activities for children including Spanish and English language instruction. We also incorporate art, craft, music, dance, cooking, indoor and outdoor games, and many more bilingual activities to enrich our learning program and make it fun. www.mysecondhomechildcare.com

Patience Montessori School
303-449-5214
3600 Hazelwood Ct.
M-F 7:30 – 6:00, Ages 6wks – 6yrs
Patience Montessori School is a private Multicultural Montessori School that offers Childcare program to working parents. The school is licensed by the State of Colorado Division of Childcare. We are also an initiate member with the American Montessori Society (AMS). Low student-teacher ratio. www.patiencemontessori.com

Patricia's Bilingual Child Care, Inc.
303-815-8086
2625 Fremont - one block north of Valmont & Folsom
Ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Open days, evenings & nights. Patricia Swanson has training in First Aid, CPR and Early Childhood Education and is licensed & insured. A multi-cultural family environment featuring activities in both Spanish and English. Daily educational activities include singing, arts & crafts, yoga, gardening, puppetry, reading, cooking and healthy fresh cooked meals. Patricia's Bilingual Child Care has immediate openings for your child

Paula’s Childcare
Celebrate your child’s preschool years!
303-442-8107
Central Boulder
M-F, 7:45am-5:30pm, PT/FT Ages 2-5 yrs.
I am a preschool and former kindergarten teacher with over 25 years experience. Our curriculum has an emphasis on creative arts, drama, music, dance, social studies, science, language and social development. Each child is respected and appreciated for their uniqueness. Together we can nurture your child's mind, spirit and imagination.

Peter Pan Cooperative Preschool.
In Boulder since 1963!
303-956-7551
355 Ponca Place
Private, non-profit, non-sectarian preschool serving ages 2.9 to 5 yrs., half-days.
Caring, experienced educators, high parent involvement, small setting, space to learn, play and grow in a wonderful community!  Call us and come visit!
www.peterpanpreschool.com

Rainbow Bridge LifeWays Program
Rahima Baldwin Dancy & Faith Baldwin
303-440-1459
2 blocks from Broadway and Linden
Offering an enriching, relationship-based LifeWays program for children ages 1-5 years (see www.waldorfinthehome.com ). Emphasizing the “nurturing arts,” creativity, and connection with nature. Mid-August to mid-June; 2-, 3- and 5-day options; mornings (8:30-12:30) or extended day (8:30-3:30 or until 5:30 as needed).

Rocky Mountain School For the Gifted & Creative
303-545-9230
5490 North Spine Rd., Boulder
M-F, 8-3, grades K-8th, with before & after school care available. Individualized instruction in small Classes for students identified as Gifted.
www.rms.org

Sandpiper Montessori
Sandpiper Montessori is a licensed, year-round, home-based educational environment located in the Gunbarrel area. The program is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 to 5:45. Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 attend three, four, or five days per week. Spanish and American Sign Language experiences are included. Contact Lyn Mead, M.A. Ed, at Sandpiper.Montessori@gmail.com or at (303)516-1786 for further information. http://sandpiper.montessori.googlepages.com/

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
Established in 1993 with an 80-year Tradition in Waldorf Education
6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway
303-652-0130
Serving children Pre-K through 8th Grade.
Enrollment Coordinator: enrollment@shepherdvalley.org.
Educating Children * Cultivating Community * Fostering Environmental Stewardship on 37 rural acres only 10 minutes from Boulder and Longmont in historic Niwot.  Our pre-K/Kindergartens offers a nurturing, warm environment filled with beauty and magic.  Our rich academic curriculum in Grades 1-8 integrates the sciences with the humanities, foreign language, music and movement. Parent-Child program for 1-3 yrs.  Now accepting applications for Fall 2009.
www.shepherdvalley.org.

Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Established 1983
303-444-7697
999 Violet Ave.
Age 3-grade 12. Voted Best of Boulder County 2005, 2006, 2007: Age-appropriate academic curriculum enlivened by the arts, movement, music, drama and foreign language. Fostering creativity and healthy social interaction. Fully accredited, college prep, rich community and festival life. Monthly tours. Kindergarten Open House on Saturday, April 5, 9:30-11am. Contact Debby Wilson, Director of Admissions, 303.951-8576 or debbyw@smwaldorf.org. Website: www.smwaldorf.org

White Rose Preschool
Cheryl Stegman
303-541-9089
592 Union Avenue
Birth to 5. A Waldorf inspired preschool enlivening and enriching your child through compassion, rhythm and imaginative play. Nurturing self development through age appropriate activities. Fall and summer programs 2, 3, & 5 day options 8:30am-3:30 pm
Soon to be lifeways certified.

YWCA’s Children’s Alley
2222 14th Street
303-449-1951