RESOURCES: Daycare Directory
Welcome to our user-recommended daycare directory. We know how hard it is to find a daycare that you can trust. Recommendations from friends are always an important factor in the search for the perfect daycare.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of daycares recommended by community members here at pikespeakparent.com.
If you know a daycare or preschool that should be on our list, email jessica.griffith@gazettedev.gazette.com.
DOWNTOWN
Play Mountain Place LLC – Daycare838 1/2 E Willamette AveColorado Springs, CO719.667.0742
Recommended by:
Heather E.: “A fantastic daycare with a wonderful and delightful atmosphere. The owner, Carla, is beyond amazing. She loves each and every child like her own.”
Michelle B.: “A true gem. We were at a different daycare before and wished we had heard of Play Mountain earlier. Carla is brings together a wonderful environment with unparallel dedication. HIGHLY recommend Play Mountain.”
Jessica W.: “Carla is like no other she has turned Play Mountain into an amazing magical garden. In the spring and summer when you walk into the main area, you think you are in miniature wonderland. My son loves Carla dearly and she accommodates any child’s needs with ease. I can’t recommend Play Mountain high enough.”
Counterpoint School610 E Willamette AveColorado Springs, CO 719.633.9880
Recommended by:
Heather E. – Our son also goes to Carla’s preschool which is just down the road from Play Mountain. A wonderful art filled curriculum with certified teach and mini camps like cooking and sports
Michelle B. – Our daughters now go to Counterpoint and love it! It was a great transition from Play Mountain to Counterpoint. The girls love the field trips and the art projects. Again because this preschool is owned by Carla it is beyond excellent.
Stephanie W. – My oldest son has been going to Counterpoint for over a year. It is one of those places that are unassuming from the outside but fully amazing on the inside. He loves to participate in the mini-camps like sports and foreign language plus he is always coming home signing a new son or eager to practice his letters. Again I highly recommend Counterpoint. Counterpoint is a fantastic preschool run by a wonderful and caring owner.
The Montessori Garden of Colorado Springs2617 W Bijou Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.330.1403
Recommended by:
Lilian C.
NORTH
Pikes Peak Christian School- Preschool5905 Flintridge DriveColorado Springs, CO719.598.8610
Recommended by:
Sheila R.: “We LOVE Pikes Peak Christian School’s preschool. Our daughter is in the 2-year-old class and asks to go to school even on the days that she’s not in school! They have music, PE and Spanish. The staff is amazing and we couldn’t be happier!”
The Children’s Playroom- Childcare Center8776 North Union BoulevardColorado Springs, CO719.522.2320
Recommended by:
Michael G.: “We’ve had good luck with The Playroom when we needed drop in day care. It worked well for us last year when we needed it.”
Cati A.: “I also would like to recommend The Children’s Playroom. It’s a drop-in daycare with extended hours, weekend hours and great rates.”
District 38 Monument Academy146 Jefferson St.Monument, CO 80132719.488.4700
Recommended by:
Kerry F.: “District 38 Monument Academy…..great curriculum and amazing teachers!!!”
UCCS Family Development Center – Preschool1425 Austin Bluffs ParkwayColorado Springs, CO719.255.3483
Recommended by:
Mary S.: “Top-notched staff and curriculum and very low ratio of caregivers to children because of all the student help.”
Cati A.: “UCCS Family Development Center is a great place. They use Conscious Discipline methodologies to teach children how to respond and react to situations and use critical thinking skills to solve problems. They have a great staff and teachers, campus security, flexible scheduling and comparable rates.”
St Luke’s Children’s Center – Preschool and Childcare Center5265 North Union BoulevardColorado Springs, CO 719.598.7821
Recommended by:
Valerie J.: “Very affordable rates, large play areas (1 each for big kids and little ones), top-notch curriculum including advanced pre-K to prepare the 4 yr. olds for kindergarten, VERY caring teachers, low ratios and teacher turnover, and strict cleaning protocol. My oldest is an “alumni” and doing very well in elementary school, and my 4 yr old has been attending since he was 16 mos. We love St. Luke’s!”
First Step Preschool at Black Forest Community Church – Preschool6845 Shoup RoadColorado Springs, CO 719.495.2207
Recommended by:
Kim D.: “Great forested playground, experienced teachers, low ratio, lots of repeat families from siblings, so it’s easy to make new playdates and mom friends. Very affordable and they are willing and able to tailor the curriculum for the current class needs. Child-directed play is the norm too. Lots of Falcon families as well. My son attended one year, now my daughter is finishing her first year and we’ve already reserved a spot in the 4 yr old room for next year!”
EAST
Hope Montessori Academy- Preschool and Childcare Center6353 Stetson Hills BoulevardColorado Springs, CO719.573.5300
Recommended by:
Michelle R.: “Love the school, teachers, director!!! Jackson went there for two years, the teachers are amazing, and the Montessori Method is fantastic. He went to District kindergarten and is at least a year ahead.”
Peterson Air Force Base Child Development Center- Childcare Center Peterson Air Force Base Building 1530 (main) and 1525Colorado Springs, CO 719.556.7460
Recommended by:
Valerie O.: “We love the Child Development Center at Peterson AFB. Its the best kept secret. The rates are extremely affordable compared to off-base centers and the care the kids receive is top notch, comparable to a Montessori school at half the cost. The CDC is not just for military either, civilians and government contractors can use it as well.”
WESTSIDE
District 12 Canon School – Preschool1201 W. Cheyenne RoadColorado Springs, CO 80906 719.475.6140
Recommended by:
Julie B.: “We love Canon Preschool in Dist 12! My son went there for 2 years and absolutely loved it! My 2 year old will start there in August.”
E11 Studio Playschool – Preschool325 Sutherland PlaceManitou Springs, CO 719.510.5106
Recommended by:
Kristen K.: “It is a wonderful, Reggio Emilia inspired playschool. My daughter Ava attended last year, and still talks about her teachers Maria, Julie and Jody with love and affection. The art projects are anything but ordinary, and the children are free to express their creativity in many different ways. It is an experience of a lifetime for any preschool child.”
Samilja H.: “E11 Studio Playschool is wonderful! Reggio Emilia-inspired, my daughter spent a year at E11 (wish it had been two but I didn’t hear about it until she was 4) and we loved every second. Days are organized but very kid-driven and the indivi…dual child is both respected and guided. My daughter was/is very interested in art, drama, outside play, but not so interested in traditional ideas of learning her academics. Maria and the rest of the amazing staff found such creative ways to encourage her learning while respecting her true interests. Cooking for math, outdoor experiments for science…these are just a couple of the many outstanding learning opportunities provided in the best way possible – in fun!”
Angela G.: “Another fan of E11!! My daughter went there for a year and loved it!! She still talks about her teachers and friends there. What amazed me the most was the children are so content and kind to one another, they are really happy about where they are and are not bored, their minds are challenged and they are in an environment that is so rich with new ideas, and activities. I highly recommend E11, it is truly a wonderful learning experience for your child and I always felt good when I left my daughter there, knowing she would have an excellent time!”
Autum R.: “E11 provided an excellent summer program for my son. A perfect balance of creative learning reinforced by experienced teachers!”
Anonymous: “E11 studio is absolutely amazing! I can’t say enough good things about their program, or their personal care and attention!”
SOUTH
KidsKare Child Development Center- Preschool & Childcare
2050 KidsKare Point
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719.365.2345
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