Information for Parents about Colorado Springs CO Child Care

Parent Ideas For Colorado Springs Child Care Centers, Daycare & Preschools

When considering child care in Colorado Springs CO, the best way to see what preschools and daycare centers are really like is to schedule a tour and meet with the Director and staff. Before you visit Colorado Springs child care centers, be sure to make a list of the questions you would like to ask. Here a just a few suggestions of items to cover: learning approach, size of class, hours and schedules (including vacation), admissions process, meals, parent participation requirements, program information, fees and tuition. If the child care in Colorado Springs CO already has a profile with ChildCare Smiles then you will be able to view and print most of this information ahead of time. This will then enable you to focus your attention on the visual aspects and gut feelings about the preschools and daycare centers that you visit. An important factor when visiting Colorado Springs child care facilities is to ensure that your child will be receiving an organized and challenging curriculum, a warm, safe and clean environment, and teachers who are experienced and ideally have long tenure. When you visit a child care in Colorado Springs CO don't forget to take your child with you and observe how he/she reacts in this new environment.

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Small Wonders Junior Academy

(719) 598-2095

4750 El Camino Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

If you are a busy working parent, there are many local facilities that provide after school programs for school age children. These programs include help with homework, healthy snacks, indoor enrichment and physical activities. ...Enhance this Listing

Holy Apostles Parent Cooperative Preschool

(719) 591-1566

4925 North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Colorado Springs child care centers and preschools offer many different learning approaches and combinations for parents to consider including Montessori, Play Based, Developmental and Teacher Led, Waldorf, Structured Learning with Play, Reggio Emilia and Piaget. ...Enhance this Listing

Ruth Washburn Co-op Nursery

(719) 636-3084

914 N 19th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

For low income families looking for child care in Colorado Springs there are government sponsored or subsidized programs available at some preschools and daycare facilities. You can check directly with the center or go to your State Government resources to find local providers. ...Enhance this Listing

Springs Community Church Pre-School

(719) 219-0018

7290 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

When you contact or visit a child care in Colorado Springs please keep in mind that the busiest time of the day are early morning, lunch/nap time and end of day. Call ahead to schedule a visit time. ...Enhance this Listing

Play Mountain Place

(719) 667-0742

838 1/2 E Willamette Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Childcare centers in Colorado Springs often provide a combined curriculum of developmental, play based, and teacher led learning approaches. They are primarily theme based, with an emphasis on play based learning and building a fun and meaningful curriculum around it. ...Enhance this Listing

Building Blocks Child Care Center

(719) 591-6114

3819 N Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

There are many ways a parent can search for child care in Colorado Springs including finding daycare centers or preschools that are close to work, school or home. Be sure to ask about parking at the center. ...Enhance this Listing

Children's Center at St. Lukes

(719) 598-7821

5265 N Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Urban League Child Development Center

(719) 471-1930

506 East Moreno Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Before visiting a Colorado Springs child care center, parents should make a checklist of all the items they would like to cover during the center tour. There is a checklist available in the Resources section of the ChildCare Smiles website. ...Enhance this Listing

Stratton Meadows Head Start

(719) 578-5747

605 Warren Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Hope Montessori Academy

(719) 388-8818

2041 Chuckwagon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

There are many safety and security features to protect your children at Colorado Springs child care centers and preschools. Some of these include sign in/out sheets, automatic locking doors with key code access, security cameras and background checks for staff. ...Enhance this Listing

Woodland Hills Montessori School

(719) 594-0611

3215 Woodland Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

A nutritious breakfast, snack and lunch each day that includes lots of fresh fruit and vegetables may be provided by some local preschools and child care facilities. Some even provide homemade meals. ...Enhance this Listing

Corpus Christi Learning Center

(719) 634-3698

2410 N Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Parents are welcome to volunteer to help with special school events and outings, for example, a Thanksgiving feast, or field trips. Many Colorado Springs childcare providers, preschools and daycare centers support an open door policy, and invite parents to drop in any time to observe. ...Enhance this Listing