Preschool in Louisville, CO
Choosing a preschool is one of the first big decisions you'll make for your child, and it shapes how they feel about learning for years to come. At Colorado Children's Academy of Flatirons, we offer a warm, play-based preschool program in Louisville, CO designed to help children ages three to five build confidence, curiosity, and the social and academic foundations they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond. Located on Centennial Drive and serving families across Louisville, Superior, and Lafayette, CCA of Flatirons is proud to be a true community preschool in eastern Boulder County.
A Play-Based Preschool That Prepares Children for Kindergarten
Young children learn best when they're engaged, not drilled. Our preschool classrooms blend hands-on, play-based exploration with intentional early academics, so your child develops early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills through activities they genuinely enjoy. Skilled teachers guide each day with purpose, meeting children where they are and gently stretching them toward the next milestone. By the time our preschoolers move on to Pre-K and kindergarten in the Boulder Valley School District and beyond, they arrive ready — curious, capable, and excited to keep learning.
Our Award-Winning Creative Curriculum
CCA of Flatirons proudly uses The Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies, a research-based framework trusted by early childhood educators for decades. The Creative Curriculum builds confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on, project-based investigations, and it adapts to each child's unique pace and interests rather than forcing every child into the same mold. As a Colorado Shines Level 5 rated program — the highest quality rating the state awards — our families can feel confident their child is in a preschool held to the most rigorous standards in Colorado.
A Universal Preschool (UPK) Provider in Louisville
We are a proud Universal Preschool (UPK) provider, which means eligible four-year-olds in Colorado can receive up to 15 hours per week of state-funded preschool at no cost to your family. UPK makes high-quality early education accessible to more Louisville families, and our team is happy to walk you through eligibility, enrollment, and how UPK hours work alongside our full-day options. We also accept CCAP to support families who qualify for child care assistance.
More Than a Classroom — Specials, Meals, and Play
Preschool at CCA of Flatirons goes well beyond the classroom walls. Our age-separated playgrounds give preschoolers play structures sized just right for them to run, climb, and imagine safely, and our indoor gym and ball pit keep little bodies moving on snowy Colorado days. We offer enriching extracurricular specials including dance, soccer, tennis, golf, and Spanish, and our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals and snacks daily — so you can skip the lunch-packing scramble and know your child is eating well.
A Community Preschool in the Heart of Louisville
CCA of Flatirons identifies as your community school. Many of our families walk or bike to drop-off each morning, and our community comes together for pizza parties, movie nights, and monthly celebrations like carnivals, Trunk or Treat, Winter Fest, and Colorado Day. When you enroll your child in our Louisville preschool, you're joining a tight-knit community that supports families inside and outside the classroom.
What ages does your preschool program serve?
Our preschool program serves children roughly ages three to five. CCA of Flatirons as a whole cares for children from six weeks through 12 years, including infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, and school-age programs.
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Is CCA of Flatirons a UPK (Universal Preschool) provider?
Yes. We're a participating Universal Preschool provider, so eligible four-year-olds can receive up to 15 hours per week of state-funded preschool. Contact us and we'll help you confirm eligibility and enroll.
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What curriculum does your preschool use?
We use The Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies, a research-based, play-focused framework. CCA is also rated Colorado Shines Level 5, the state's highest quality rating.
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Where is your Louisville preschool located?
We're at 1818 Centennial Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, serving families throughout Louisville, Superior, and Lafayette. We're open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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Do you provide meals?
Yes. Our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals and snacks daily, so there's no need to pack lunches.
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How do I schedule a tour?
Call 303-862-9485 or use the contact form on our site to book a tour. We'd love to show you around.
Schedule a Tour of Our Louisville Preschool
The best way to feel the difference is to visit. Come see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and watch our preschoolers at play. CCA of Flatirons is located at 1818 Centennial Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call us at 303-862-9485 or schedule a tour today — we'd love to welcome your family.
