
Child Care + Preschool
Half-day care, full-day care, music-focused, nature-focused, and more! Scout out the best child care organizations and early education programs in the Boulder area.
Babysitters Of Boulder | Nannies Of Boulder
Ages:
Newborn - Teen
Hours & Days:
Online Booking Available 24/7 | Office Hours M-F 10am to 6pm
Babysitters Of Boulder, a woman-owned local business founded in 2018, specializes in dependable, nurturing childcare for residents, hotels, weddings and events. We help families to hire nannies, family assistants, and home managers in Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins. We prioritize safety with a carefully screened and CPR-certified team, and offer convenient online booking along with responsive local support. We invest in our community through volunteerism, partnerships, and continuing education for staff.
(303) 749-1168
Blossom International Preschool, LLC - Boulder
5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Ages:
2.5 - 6 years
Hours & Days:
M - F 8:30 am - 5:30pm. Year round.
Blossom International Preschool is a licensed, play- and nature-based childcare center that has been in operation since 2015. We offer a bilingual French and English program. As a "FARM to ECE" preschool, we provide two organic and nutritious snacks daily. Our weekly menu is available on our website. Cooking and baking are integral parts of our curriculum, alongside handwork, music education, performing arts, and Preschool Life Skills. We follow a multicultural Waldorf-inspired curriculum, with French language integrated into our daily rhythm, circle time, and songs. English, French, Spanish, and Italian are spoken at our school. Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment that empowers children to explore and grow during their early years. We celebrate both U.S. and international festivals and holidays, embracing diversity and welcoming families with children ages 2.5 to 6 years old.
(303) 819-4084
Blue Leaf School ®
5524 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Ages:
Hours & Days:
Mon-Fri
Day Program: 8:30a–3:30p
Before Care: 8:00a - 8:30a
Extended Care: 3:30p - 5:30p
Blue Leaf School® is a RIE® -inspired, child-led, play-based preschool offering year-round education and care to families with infants, toddlers, and mixed-aged preschoolers. Blue Leaf fosters a love of learning by empowering students to explore their passions and curiosities. Educators serve as facilitators, guiding students on a journey of discovery and self-expression. This approach not only promotes academic excellence but also nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Every child is unique, and we carefully observe and interact with students as individuals. We help children feel secure, welcomed, confident, and autonomous. We support a child’s growth through their whimsical exploration and curiosity for the world around them.
Apply year-round!
(303) 494-0810
Boulder Country Day School — Preschool
4820 Nautilus Ct N, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Ages:
2.5 years - PreKindergarten
Hours & Days:
M-F, 3 and 5-day, full and half day options for Preschool. After school care optional
Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS. At Boulder Country Day School, no two days are the same. As we prepare our students for a world which we can’t yet predict, we know that adaptability, resiliency, empathy, and courage are essential to every young person’s success. Here, you can expect to be challenged to find new ways to answer old questions, encouraged to try new things, and empowered to explore your place in the world. A proudly independent institution, BCD teaches PS-8th grade students to be independent thinkers. Together, we can change the course of tomorrow.
(303) 516-4148
Boulder Valley Waldorf School
6500 W Drycreek Pkwy, Longmont, CO 80503, USA
Ages:
Preschool, Elementary and Middle School
Hours & Days:
8:15am-3:15pm with extended care until 5:30pm
At BVWS children thrive in preschool through 8th grade programs. The outdoor play-based preschool in the cottonwoods, the fairy forest and the 38-acre farm inspire physicality, healthy risk-taking and endless adventures. For elementary and middle school students academic projects with creative curriculum integrations keep them learning inside and outside! Learn how Waldorf education promotes engagement and a life-long love of learning!
303.652.0130
City of Lafayette
111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
Ages:
5-12 years
Hours & Days:
Time: 8am-5:30pm Dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 13, 14, Nov. 10, 11, 24, 25, 26, Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30
School is out, and Bob's is in session! Register your kiddo for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will participate in engaging activities throughout the day including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more! Please ensure your child has lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle for the program daily. Due to staffing, the deadline for full-day registration will be one week before each full-day program. Once registered, you will receive an email link to complete your child's state-mandated licensing profile through ePACT. Your ePACT profile must be completed before your child attends camp. Need to Know Registration Deadline: One week in advance Fees: R $60/ NR $72
303-661-1473
Fairy Ring Garden — Longmont
9147 Fleetwood Ave, Longmont, CO 80503, USA
Ages:
1 - 5 years
Hours & Days:
Year-round. 8:30am to 3:30pm. Full-days and half-days. M-F.
A licensed, small, play-based, outdoor-focused large family home school for children ages one and walking to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Master’s degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Based on Waldorf/Lifeways philosophy. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. A non-profit school welcoming diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. (303) 507-7331
Flagstaff Academy Preschool
2040 Miller Dr, Longmont, CO 80501, USA
Ages:
Hours & Days:
Full-Time for 4 & 5 year olds: M-F, 8:30am - 3:15pm. Part-time for 4 & 5 year olds: M-F, 12:20 - 3:15pm. Part-Time mornings for 3 - 5 year olds: 2, 3, or 5 days/week: T/TH, M/W/F, or M-F, 8:20 - 11:20 a.m.
Now enrolling for the 25/26 school year. Flagstaff Academy is a Universal Preschool Provider offering full- and part-time preschool for 4 & 5 year olds and part-time preschool options for children ages 3 - 5. Founded in 2009, our preschool incorporates the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence Curriculum and Early Learning Developmental Guidelines. Children in the preschool program develop both socially and academically, and discover that learning is fun through play-based activities. Unique learning opportunities include regular visits to our greenhouse/geo-conservatory classroom and teaching garden, and school library time.
(303) 651-7900
Friends School — Boulder
5465 PA Veghel, Netherlands
Ages:
Hours & Days:
Full-day: 8:30am-3pm M-F (Weds late start 9:15am); Half-day: 8:30am-12:15pm M-F (Weds late start 9:15am). Early and after care available.
Licensed & Accredited. Full and half day programs starting at 2.5 years old. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child--head, hand, and heart. Outdoor-oriented classrooms connected to nature encourage learning through play and exploration with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including music, art and PE. Award-winning, master-level teachers with over 25 years of experience in each classroom. Personalized Affordable Tuition. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.
(303) 499-1999 x227
Jay and Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center at the Boulder JCC
6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Ages:
Infant through Preschool
Hours & Days:
M-F
The Boulder JCC is proud to be home to one of the best Boulder Preschools, providing a quality early childhood education program where learning is facilitated through play, discovery, and inquiry. Children explore their environment using dramatic play, music, art, sensory experience, movement, and language.
303.998.1900













