At Treehouse Learning, we understand that true academic readiness for Preschool & Kindergarten Boulder County requires more than just intellectual focus; it demands strong emotional intelligence and social skills. These are the foundation for success in life and all academic learning. Our programs for preschool and kindergarten are meticulously designed to foster this holistic growth, rooted in developmentally appropriate practice.
The Emotional Intelligence Advantage
We intentionally support the social-emotional development and foundational learning-readiness skills that each child will need.
Key components of our approach include:
- Social-Emotional Curriculum: We incorporate the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s Social-Emotional Curriculum, along with movement and body-based mindfulness.
- Self-Regulation: Classrooms feature “cozy corners” and “regulation stations” for children to self-regulate and explore calming techniques, developing body-based self-awareness of their physical and emotional state.
- Resilience and Confidence: Children develop a positive self-concept—a Growth Mindset—where they believe themselves to be competent and capable people who can learn new skills and do hard things.
Furthermore, Treehouse Learning participates in a longitudinal study with the University of Denver to examine the effectiveness of Yale University’s RULER Social-Emotional Curriculum in preschools across Colorado. This commitment to university-level research participation reinforces our Expertise and Trustworthiness.
Focused Academic Rigor
In addition to emotional intelligence, our Preschool & Kindergarten Boulder County programs offer comprehensive academic preparation. We use interactive and experiential activities to teach literacy, writing, reading skills, math, science, and STEM.
Our literacy program utilizes the Science of Reading approach, which incorporates both phonics-based decoding skills and the necessary language acquisition to make meaning of written materials. Literacy development begins in infancy and is naturally embedded throughout the day. We also utilize “Tools of the Mind,” a Vygotsky-based curriculum emphasizing literacy development through dramatic play, purposeful writing, and mathematical reasoning.
A Nurturing Learning Community
Our facility, established and expanded in 1997 and 2008, is distinguished by its unique design and engaging outdoor spaces. Located in the Indian Peaks neighborhood of Lafayette, it provides a safe and stimulating environment for nurturing care.
The small class sizes in our kindergarten program support individualized learning , and our commitment to high-quality Daycare in Boulder County ensures a secure and nurturing setting from infancy through kindergarten.
