For families in the Louisville and Lafayette areas, the transition into early formal schooling is a pivotal “window of opportunity”. At Treehouse Learning, our Preschool & Kindergarten Boulder County programs are designed to be an “aid to life,” offering a comprehensive educational experience that goes far beyond traditional childcare. Since 1997, our family-run center has provided a nurturing environment where children from infancy through kindergarten develop the skills necessary to thrive in a complex world.
A Specialized Environment for Early Learners
Our facility was designed and built specifically with the needs of young children and their families in mind. The classrooms radiate from a central common room filled with abundant natural light, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Outside, children have access to 1.25 acres featuring large natural grass playgrounds and engaging outdoor spaces that serve as the “third teacher” in their development.
High-Quality Preschool with UPK
Treehouse Learning offers high-quality Early Education in Boulder County through our preschool program, which proudly participates in the Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) program. Our preschool curriculum supports the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of the whole child. We utilize a balanced approach that includes:
- Hands-On Academics: Engagement with literacy, math, and science through interactive activities.
- The Arts: Integrated experiences in music, fine arts, and movement.
- Social-Emotional Support: Implementation of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s RULER curriculum to build foundational self-regulation skills.
Dedicated Kindergarten Excellence
Our kindergarten program stands out by offering small class sizes that support individualized learning. We provide a balanced day that includes direct academic instruction, hands-on learning, and embedded enrichment specials. Because we focus on the Quality Play-Based Preschool in Boulder County philosophy, our kindergartners cultivate a genuine love of learning while mastering complex concepts through child-led inquiry.
Research-Based Foundations
The educational approach at Treehouse Learning is a synthesis of respected traditions, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Vygotskian theories. We utilize the “Tools of the Mind” curriculum to emphasize literacy through dramatic play and the “Science of Reading” to ensure children develop strong phonics-based decoding and language comprehension skills.
Our educators are skilled professionals who view early childhood education as a career. They facilitate learning by providing “scaffolding” within the Zone of Proximal Development—helping children bridge the gap between what they can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance. When children graduate from our programs, they are distinguished by their academic skills, curiosity, and a grounded, positive self-concept.
