Clark, CO

Steamboat Springs Early Learning Center is a highly-regarded facility serving the North Routt County area, including Clark families. They offer a comprehensive play-based curriculum that incorporates Colorado Early Learning Guidelines with hands-on learning experiences. The center features low teacher-to-child ratios, with all lead teachers holding early childhood education degrees or certifications. Their facility includes secure access systems, age-appropriate outdoor play spaces, and dedicated learning environments for each age group. They emphasize social-emotional development, literacy readiness, and STEM exploration through daily activities and specialized programming.

The Sunshine House is a nationally recognized childcare provider with a strong local presence serving Clark and surrounding communities. Their research-based Creative Curriculum® focuses on whole-child development through project-based learning and individualized instruction. The center features secure keypad entry, comprehensive safety protocols, and certified teachers with ongoing professional development. They offer enrichment programs including music, movement, and Spanish language exposure. Their facility includes modern classrooms, large playgrounds with natural elements, and dedicated infant suites with separate sleeping areas.

Steamboat Montessori provides authentic Montessori education for children from toddler through elementary ages, serving families throughout the Steamboat Springs area including Clark. Their AMI-certified guides implement the Montessori method in carefully prepared environments with specialized materials that foster independence, concentration, and love of learning. The school features mixed-age classrooms, beautiful natural outdoor spaces, and a strong focus on practical life skills, sensorial development, and academic foundation. They maintain small class sizes with highly qualified teachers trained in Montessori philosophy and methodology, offering a unique educational alternative in the region.