Woody Creek, CO

Aspen Community School is a public charter school serving the Woody Creek area with a comprehensive early childhood program. The school emphasizes experiential, place-based education with a focus on outdoor learning and environmental stewardship. Their preschool program features small class sizes with certified early childhood educators, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and extensive outdoor play spaces. The school maintains strong parent-teacher partnerships and offers flexible scheduling options. Their approach integrates social-emotional learning with academic readiness, using the natural mountain environment as an extension of the classroom.

Compass Early Learning Center serves families throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, including Woody Creek, with a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with advanced degrees and specialized training in child development. Their facility includes dedicated infant and toddler rooms, expansive outdoor learning environments, and state-of-the-art security systems. The program emphasizes project-based learning, creative expression, and social development. They maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios and offer nutritious, organic meal programs prepared in their on-site kitchen.

The Roaring Fork School District Preschool program serves families throughout the region with a comprehensive early childhood education approach. The program features Colorado Shines-rated classrooms with certified early childhood special educators and speech-language pathologists. Their curriculum focuses on kindergarten readiness through structured play, literacy development, and social skills building. The center offers inclusive classrooms that serve both typically developing children and those with special needs, creating a diverse learning environment. Safety protocols include secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills.