Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Parker, CO
Childcare program serving children and families in the Parker area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities that work on physical, social, and cognitive growth. Daily schedule includes circle...
Pre-Kindergarten
In our Pre-K classrooms, each day unfolds as an adventure within our theme-based program, promising excitement and enrichment for your child.
Preschool
Children transition from solitary play to engaging in cooperative group activities at this early preschool stage. Through a dynamic mix of storytelling, music, games, arts and crafts, and essential routines like snacks, lunch, and naptime, their days are filled with excitement and discovery.
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You want your child to be well cared for while you’re at work, but daycare isn’t going to cut it: you also need to make sure your child is developing into a happy and successful person. For a quality...
Pre-K
Children in the Pathfinders Classroom will be asked to complete more concrete tasks to ensure they’re prepared for the next step in their education. Our goal is to ensure your child has mastered all the necessary skills to enter Kindergarten by providing individual planning, challenging your child, and considering their progress. Prices are subject to change.
Universal Pre-K
Little People's Landing is a state partner-provider for Colorado's Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program. Any child who turns four years of age before October 1 qualifies for 15 hours per week of free Pre-K instruction for 36 weeks. Colorado’s program is especially beneficial because it is not income-based; families with certain qualifiers may receive up to 30 hours weekly.
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At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
UPK (Universal Preschool)
We prepare your child for kindergarten! Our school is proud to partner with the state as a provider of the Colorado UPK program. This comprehensive, full-day program prepares 4-year-olds for that big step into elementary school. Plus, parents get peace of mind with extended child care, strict licensing standards, healthy meals and snacks, and access to live streaming video. We’re also open during all school breaks and for summer camp! Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
Also offers: Preschool
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Primrose School of Parker is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care located conveniently on Pony Express Drive, near Cherokee Trail Elementary School and...
Pre-Kindergarten
In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways
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Child care center and learning program offering hands-on lessons to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Curriculum promotes cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development...
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Here at The Meadows Early Learning Center, we understand that many different aspects of development need to be met for a child to learn and achieve their potential. The main focus of our philosophy...
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Since 2009, Willowbrae Academy has partnered with families to support children through every stage of their early years. Our programs use a blended approach to learning focused on the whole child,...
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Catholic preschool program offering learning, spiritual education, and socialization to children as they prepare for elementary school. Curriculum is designed to meet the various needs of children...
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The Goddard School of Meridian is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, a fully equipped computer lab with tablets, and a dedicated space...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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The Goddard School of Parker is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an indoor gym, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds, and a fully equipped science lab with...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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Welcome to our daycare and early learning center in Parker, Colorado! Learning programs are available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, including infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten...
Pre-Kindergarten
Our pre-kindergarten program is designed to ensure children enter elementary school with strong academic and social foundations. With a continued focus on language, early literacy, math, and executive functioning, our pre-k students consistently exceed kindergarten readiness benchmarks. In well-equipped, developmentally appropriate classrooms, teachers foster mastery through a balance of structured activities and self-guided exploration. With nine engaging learning centers and a curriculum grounded in early brain research, children build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Preschool
Preschoolers at New Horizon Academy learn in joyful, curiosity-driven classrooms that build essential academic and social skills. Our award-winning, research-based curriculum lays the foundation for kindergarten readiness, while nurturing each child’s creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Nine learning centers—including Art, Language and Literacy, STEAM, and Dramatic Play—encourage exploration in all developmental areas. Our teachers guide children in making decisions, building relationships, and developing independence as they discover their strengths and grow into capable learners.
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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Parker, CO, we believe every child’s educational journey should begin at a preschool that feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. Our warm and welcoming daycare...
Pre-K
It is our mission to prepare your child for a successful year in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Our skilled pre-K teachers help build essential skills by carefully crafting engaging activities that balance instructed learning and purposeful play.
Preschool
We design our preschool classrooms with developmental milestones in mind and equip each classroom with age-appropriate, educational toys to help continue inspiring your preschoolers curiosity and desire to learn and engage with their classmates and their environment.
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Ivybrook Academy provides a hybrid curriculum that takes an innovative approach to early learning while also drawing from three different educational approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and the...
4 & 5 Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we understand the exciting growth and readiness of four and five-year-olds as they prepare for the next steps in their educational journey. Our half-day Pre-kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs are thoughtfully designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare young learners through a balanced approach of academic exploration and creative play.
3-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.
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Montessori childcare program serving children and families in the Downtown Parker area. Teachers provide developmentally-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school and increasing...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker North area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on each child's physical, social, emotional and creative skills. ...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker North area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on each child's physical, social, emotional and creative skills. ...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school. Classrooms are set up with materials and...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school. Classrooms are set up with materials and...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school. Classrooms are set up with materials and...
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Preschool program serving children and families in the Parker North area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school. Classrooms are set up with materials and...
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Childcare program offering easy-to-schedule, drop-in childcare for busy, on-the-go parents. Preschool programs are available for the little ones, and childcare is provided for toddlers up through...
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
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Cherokee Trail Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 17302 Clarke Farms Dr in Parker, CO.
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Mammoth Heights Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 9500 Stonegate Pkwy in Parker, CO.
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Pioneer Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 10881 Riva Ridge St in Canterberry Crossing in Parker, CO.
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Children's Lighthouse of Parker is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 11775 Tara Ln in Newlin Meadows in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Iron Horse Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 20151 Tallman Dr in Parker, CO.
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Renaissance Montessori Academy is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 16740 Keystone Blvd in Parker, CO.
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KCE Champions at Ave Maria PRS is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 9056 E Parker Rd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Leman Academy of Excellence Pre-K at Bayou is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 6405 Estancia Blvd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Leman Bayou Gulch PreK is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 6405 Estancia Blvd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Leman Bayou Gulch is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 6405 Estancia Blvd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Goddard School is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 10035 S Peoria St in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Ilo Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 10510 Dransfeldt Rd 107 in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Innovation Learning at Challenge to Excel is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 16995 Carlson Dr in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Sunshine Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 17874 Cottonwood Dr in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mountain View Montessori is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 10926 Democrat Rd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Southeast Christian School in Parker, CO, offers a Christ-centered education, integrating a Biblical worldview into all subjects. Accredited by Cognia and ACSI, the school serves families from over 70...
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Ave Maria Catholic School is a private institution in Parker, CO, offering a faith-based education with a focus on community and academic excellence. Located at 9056 E Parker Rd, the school provides a...
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Douglas County School District Before and After School Enterprise BASE (Gold Rush) is a K-12 school offering daycare programs located at 12021 S Swift Fox Way in Antelope Heights in Parker, CO.
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Parker Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 10650 Parkglenn Way in Parker North in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Southeast Christian School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 9650 Jordan Rd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Renaissance Child Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 16740 Keystone Blvd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Encompass Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 11150 Hilltop Rd in Parker, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Gold Rush Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 12021 S Swift Fox Way in Antelope Heights in Parker, CO.
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Mountain View Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 8502 S Pinery Pkwy in Parker, CO.
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Frontier Valley Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 23919 Canterberry Trail in Canterberry Crossing in Parker, CO.
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Pine Lane Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 6485 E Ponderosa Cir in Parker, CO.
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Pine Grove Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 10450 Stonegate Pkwy in Parker, CO.
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Guides
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Cost of Child Care in Colorado by Age, City & Type
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Colorado? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find and Apply for Childcare Assistance in Colorado
Explore financial assistance programs available in Colorado, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Parker Pre-K Programs
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes, some public schools offer Pre-K programs. These programs are often free for qualifying families, though availability depends on your school district. Age requirements and program length vary by state, so it’s best to check with your local district.
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-Kindergarten, commonly known as Pre-K, serves children around four years old. Children learn the necessary skills for future academic success.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The starting age for Pre-Kindergarten varies across states, but it's usually at four years of age. Remember, the application process often begins a few months prior to the child reaching the eligible age, so it's important to plan ahead.