Experiential Creative Nurturing Preschool Desired in Lakewood/Denver/Arvada

Hi J.,
Have you checked out the Odessey (I know I spelled that incorrectly) school near Stapleton? My baby is only 6 months old, so while I'm keeping my ears open, I don't have any solid info yet on schools as it's a ways off, but I've heard some good things about that school. I also wanted to make contact with you because:
A; My husband works at NREL on solar energy research and I work for the Alliance to Save Energy and we're both big RE fans and
B: A mom's wine club sounds GREAT!

An early welcome to Denver to you. I hope to meet you when you get here. ____@____.com
Maria

Hi J.-
I too live in the Lakewood (southern) area. I belong to a temple that is starting a pre-school this year. It's B'nai Chaim and you can look up the contact info at www.bnaichaim.org. I am not too sure of the details as my daughter is 9, but maybe it is something that would work, who knows? Have a great weekend!

Sharon

Hi J.! Although it seems you have had a few helpful responses, I thought I would give you the list of childcare centers that I have. Unfortunately, I can't give you any inside information about these centers as I have not personally visited them. I obtained this list when I moved here (Lakewood). I decided to place my 4 yr old son (4 in September also!) in a christian preschool. I do hope that you find the right fit for your family!

We just moved here from Texas about 4 months ago. We are also interested in making contacts with other families in our area. The wine club sounds like so much fun! I would definately be interested in hearing more when you have the chance.

M.

Imagination Plus Child Development Center
3225 S Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227-5019
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Tutor Time Child Care Learn Centerer Of Bear VLY
3100 S Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227-5541
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First Choice Learning Center
761 S Marshall St
Lakewood, CO 80226-4624
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Head Start
6905 W Ellsworth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226-2064
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Advantage Learning Center The
155 Van Gordon St
Lakewood, CO 80228-1709
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Hi there,

I run an in-home daycare that sounds like it might be a fit for your family. My children and I have actually gone to the Front Range Waldorf school's parent/child group and other activities and love both the school and the people. Check out my website if you want and feel free to contact me for more information. www.freewebs.com/wildflowersfamilychildcare

T.

There are a number of great Montessori charter schools in the Denver area. Montessori is similar to Waldorf, but more structured. My son started at Free Horizon Montessori in Golden, CO last year and has thrived. They offer a before and after care program so he can be there untill 6pm. The staff is amazing and the school just moved into a new building. If this school does not work for you, there are a number of other schools in the are; Compass Montessori (Arvada area),Cornerstone Montessori (Golden), Golden Montessori (Golden), Montessori Peaks (Littleton), Denver Montessori (This might be a little more pricey because it is private). Good luck in finding what works for your family!

Hi J.,
My good friend Rachel sends her 2 yr old son to a temple preschool with VERY reasonable rates and creative, nurturing environment....it's over on Monaco and i can't remember the name of it- hang on, I'll ask!
"It�s BMH-BJ Congregation Daycare. If I could hug and squeeze them, I would. LOVE THEM. Highest recommendation."
straight from the horse's mouth.
good luck!
S.

We, too are Jewish and my 3 year old daughter goes to the Jewish Community Center preschool. I am extremely happy with the school. Her teachers were incredibly loving, creative and dedicated to the children's development. I hear several of the synagogue schools are also very good. Depending on where you decide to move-Hebrew Educational Alliance, Rodef Shalom, Temple Sinai and Temple Emanuel are the most well known. Rodef would have been my second choice. One good note for the JCC, they are on a reformed Jewish schedule, so if you need full time care, you have a little more care provided than at the synagogues.
Anyway-hope this helps. Good Luck!
D.