Vail, CO

Vail Mountain School Early Learning Center offers a comprehensive early childhood program that emphasizes developmental appropriateness and individualized learning. The center features a play-based curriculum integrated with structured academic preparation, focusing on social-emotional development, literacy, and STEM foundations. Highly qualified early childhood educators maintain low student-teacher ratios in state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for young learners. The program emphasizes outdoor education and mountain lifestyle integration, with daily outdoor activities and nature exploration. Safety protocols include secure campus access, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and rigorous health and cleanliness standards.

As part of the nationally recognized Bright Horizons network, this center provides research-based early education with developmentally appropriate curriculum across all age groups. The World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes language development, emergent literacy, mathematics, and scientific thinking through hands-on learning experiences. The facility features age-specific classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and movement. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development requirements. The center maintains enhanced safety protocols including electronic check-in/out systems, comprehensive security monitoring, and strict health and sanitation procedures.

Small Stars Childcare provides personalized early childhood education with a focus on individual developmental pacing and family partnership. The emergent curriculum follows children's interests while incorporating Colorado Early Learning standards, with emphasis on social skills, problem-solving, and creative expression. The center features mixed-age grouping opportunities, natural light-filled classrooms, and extensive outdoor play spaces with mountain views. Qualified early childhood professionals maintain small group sizes and individualized attention. The program includes organic meal options, flexible scheduling to accommodate working parents, and comprehensive communication systems including daily updates and developmental progress tracking.