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Where our childrenblossom

Nurturing curious minds, kind hearts
and a lifelong love of learning.

  • Ages6 weeks to 6 years
  • Hours6:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • LocationCity Park West, Denver
  • Peanut-freeHomemade meals
The Children's Garden Learning Academy building
About us

A strong foundation
for what's next

We believe every child is unique and thrives with the right environment, good learning materials and plenty of individual attention. The years before five are when the brain grows the most, and the quality of those early experiences shapes how children learn and connect for life.

That's why we focus on the whole child... emotional, social, cognitive and physical. As children grow, our lessons lean more toward academic skills, so each child is ready for elementary school.

Our programs

Care for every stage

Full-time and flexible schedules, from two to five days a week.

Infants at Children's Garden

Infants

6 weeks to 18 months

Gentle, one-on-one care with plenty of cuddles, songs and books.

Toddlers at Children's Garden

Toddlers

12 to 36 months

Room to explore, move and talk, with routines that help little ones feel safe.

Preschool at Children's Garden

Preschool

2.5 to 6 years

Monthly themes and hands-on learning that build real readiness for elementary school.

A day at Children's Garden

A safe, healthy and inspiring place to grow

Nurturing classrooms

Hands-on learning with individual attention, so every child grows at their own pace.

Healthy meals

Homemade lunches and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Peanut-free, always.

Outdoor play

Two playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for preschool and pre-K. Outside every day, weather permitting.

Health and safety

Controlled entry, secure pick-up, cameras, regular drills and an on-call registered nurse.

Our team

Caring, experienced
and qualified

We hire teachers who truly love working with young children. Most of our staff have college degrees and/or ECE college coursework, meeting Colorado Department of Human Services requirements.

  • Infant/child First Aid and CPR certified, kept current
  • Three background checks: CBI, FBI and Central Registry
  • Reference checks for every hire
Gail Simpson
Gail SimpsonExecutive Director
Cathy Parriott
Cathy ParriottCenter Director
Enrollment

A simple path to get started

  1. 1

    Book a tour

    Call the Director to set up a visit. See our classrooms, meet the team and ask anything.

  2. 2

    Join the waitlist

    If there's no space right away, join our waitlist. It's free.

  3. 3

    Complete paperwork

    When a spot opens up, we'll hand you the forms and walk you through the next steps.

See what paperwork you'll need →

Questions

Quick answers for parents

How will I know what's happening during my child's day?

You're always welcome to visit or call. At pick-up you'll get a Daily Activity Report covering naps, meals, potty training and the fun stuff your child did, plus any upcoming events or things we need from home.

May I visit my child during the day?

Absolutely! Join your child at lunchtime, playtime, or anytime.

How flexible are your schedules?

Choose what works for your family, from two to five days a week. Most children arrive by 10:00 am, or at a later time you arrange with us.

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Contact

We'd love to hear from you

Call us to ask a question or book a tour for your family.

  • Address1745 Race Street, Denver, CO 80206
  • Phone(303) 399-5459
  • Fax(303) 399-5462
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
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