Schools in Arvada, CO

“All 4 of my kids went here and had an incredible experience. The teachers are some of the best people on the planet and make each day a fun and educational experience. I love that the parents can get involved in the classroom and in community events throughout the year. My children all enjoyed their time here. I started my oldest when he was 4 but my youngest twins when they were 2 so they would have more time to develop and learn in this supportive environment. KDD is a special place and I’m so grateful we got to be a part of it.”

“This place is amazing! My child has had a wonderful PK experience here. The director is wonderful to work with and the teachers are amazing. I chose this school because of the focus on the whole child, incorporation of outdoor play and animals into daily routines, and the low tech environment.”

“My two sons attended this facility for a little over 2 years, and I am grateful for the love, care, and dedication their teachers showed them. Knowing my children were safe, happy, and genuinely excited to be there gave me great peace of mind. The staff worked hard and consistently provided daily updates, and we will truly miss the teachers, who felt like family.

The reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to recurring billing issues and frequent requests to keep children home because of staffing shortages. While I always paid on time and worked with the center when challenges arose, I was required to keep my son home when a balance was owed, yet after being overcharged, I have been waiting more than two months for a promised refund. So the consideration wasn’t reciprocated.

Although the director expressed sadness when I unenrolled my child early due to this issue, I felt that “sadness” was not genuine since she seemed almost happy to tell me I would have to keep my child home before paying a balance owed for less than a week. My last daycare actually was more considerate and worked with me with more compassion than this one. The teachers were wonderful, but my experience with billing and Tammy the director was disappointing.”

“If you're looking to get certified in permanent makeup, I would highly recommend going to Erla! She is a wonderful person, and very hands on in her teaching. You will learn a lot from her course, and she'll make sure you feel confident enough to do permanent makeup on your own. She's also very honest and gives plenty of constructive criticism to help you learn. Her classes are currently limited to 4 students at a time, which is great because you're not lost in a huge group and trying to figure things out on your own!”

“We HIGHLY recommend The Goddard School to everyone!! Friends and family are probably tired of hearing about how much we love it! The teachers are all wonderful, caring, competent and truly seem to love their jobs. The owner Dan and his family are incredibly friendly and honest. We have always felt that our kids were safe, cared for and learning tons here. We still have one child at the school but our older child recently graduated and is in kindergarten this year. She was very well prepared for kindergarten thanks to The Goddard School. We have met so many wonderful families and made lots of friends here. We are so thankful we chose The Goddard School for our family. We will be sad when it's time to move on!”

“Nature School Cooperative has been an amazing experience for our family! Over the past year, we’ve watched our son grow remarkably. He has developed so much confidence in his physical abilities and blossomed in his social interactions, becoming noticeably more caring toward others. He genuinely loves school, arrives every day excited to learn, and has completely thrived within their supportive structure. The teachers are wonderful and have been instrumental in the positive changes we’ve seen. If you’re looking for a school that will truly prepare your child to thrive as they enter their primary school years, this is the place. I cannot recommend it highly enough!”

“We have had a great experience at Primrose Candelas. Our kiddos have had great care from the teachers and leadership staff and we have loved seeing them learn and grow. We appreciate the structure curriculum while also giving them opportunity to be creative, play outside and more. Additionally, the meals cooked are a huge perk and it’s gets our kiddos to try new foods they may not normally eat at home. We are so appreciative and thankful for Primrose and love sending our kiddos here! Thanks Primrose Candelas :)”

“Our toddler has been at this KinderCare since she was an infant, and it has been the best experience. In every room, the teachers have been wonderful with excellent communication, and our toddler really looks forward to going every day! We know she is safe and cared for, and we can tell that she is engaged and learning new things. The leadership really cares about the kids and is so supportive of families and staff alike. We are so grateful to have this school!”

“Our son has attended Goddard Arvada for nearly three years, and we couldn't be more pleased with the teachers and management. To us, low staff turnover is one of the clearest signs of a healthy, well-run school — and Goddard Arvada has this! The consistency of familiar, caring faces has made all the difference. We also deeply appreciate the no-technology philosophy in the classrooms. Watching our son grow in his creativity, independence, and play skills over these years has been a joy — and we believe that environment has a lot to do with it. We recommend Goddard Arvada wholeheartedly to any family looking for a nurturing, intentional place for their child to grow.”

“We are everyday thankful that we found this school for our son! It was a big change for us separating our twin boys but we knew our son with asd and adhd needed more than he’d been getting and we found exactly what he needed to thrive and learn in an environment that supports him both educationally and independently. His confidence has grown tremendously being in this environment. Hands down best IEP meeting we’ve had and without the constant stress we endured all the years prior knowing the schools before weren’t meeting expectations. Prospect does and I’ve had nothing but positive experiences so far!”

“We love the Primrose family and have had our children attend both of the daycares under this ownership. They are nurtured at school and come home every day with new skills and words to share. We are grateful for the community here and the individual attention that our children get from their teachers!”

“My 5-year-old just finished being here for two years of preschool and he absolutely loved it. He's not only ready for kindergarten- he's doing 2nd grade math with ease, loves science, appreciates cute things, and met friends he cares about. Learning about the world is important, but so is learning how to deal with each other. This is a real hands-on education without being overly academic, overbearing, and stressful. The unsolicited support from everyone (administrators, teachers, and staff) was above and beyond. The kids have fun, the educators engage with kids and parents alike with lots of updates, and I wish it had been an option for my slightly older daughter. I love that they make learning fun with interesting units and also let the kids follow their individual passions. It's a very, very special school and I would highly recommend it.”

“5 stars! When my son first started here he was very hard to deal with. These ladies had a special way of dealing with his behaviors I can’t say thank you enough for everything they have done! I highly recommend Dottie’s”

“We had our child in the infant room. Becca & Phoenix were wonderful. They took such great care and were receptive to feedback. I can't speak to the other rooms, but I would definitely recommend their infant care.”

“My daughter has been attending Little People`s Landing going on about 2 years now, though we have seen a lot of changes, we know they are all for the better. I feel like the communication from the teachers and front office staff is Amazing! They Truely Care, they always let you know if they have any concerns, as well as asking how you are doing or if we have any needs or concerns, they get addressed right away. My daughter loves her Teachers, and I am Blessed to Trust People Here!”

“I have an elementary school child who attends Excel Academy, and we have had a phenomenal experience in the two years we have been here. The new focus on explorations has made learning very engaging. Teachers are phenomenal! The PTO sponsors great community events. Love the small school, only 2-3 classes per grade level, so it feels like a community where everyone is seen and known. I would definitely recommend this school.”

“I’ve never seen a school like this!
They truly care about the children, the environment, and the materials. The staff are helpful and always respond to parents quickly and reassuringly.
I feel completely at ease knowing that my daughter is here and in safe hands.
Thank you to everyone working here”