Early Childhood Program
Preschool-Kindergarten
Bixby and Friends Early Childhood Program offers a joyful start to school through play-based learning that nurtures the whole child. With creative materials, outdoor exploration, and the freedom to learn at their own pace, children build confidence, independence, friendships, and a love of learning.
Our highly trained early childhood educators nurture each child’s growth and partner with families to provide support along the way. An expert lead teacher is always guiding in every classroom.
Our eight-week summer program welcomes enrolled and incoming families, with the same trusted teachers providing consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
Every child’s experience is organized around their connection to:
Play-based learning follows children’s natural interests while building emergent academics, motor skills, social emotional literacy, and a love of learning. In Kindergarten, math and literacy are gently introduced in small groups using research-based curriculum delivered by skilled teachers.
Children learn and practice skills to self-regulate, identify what they need, and understand their feelings. They develop executive function skills that help with transitions and participating in teacher-directed activities. Twice weekly swim lessons in our heated salt water pool teach essential safety skills while supporting each child’s physical and emotional balance.
Children learn how to advocate for themselves, resolve conflict, and enter into play with their classmates. Every adult knows every child, and teacher longevity means children are known across multiple years. Families are thoughtfully included in our community.Children learn and practice skills to self-regulate, identify what they need, and understand their feelings. They develop executive function skills that help with transitions and participating in teacher-directed activities.
Children connect with nature through outdoor choice time, gardening, and weekly Kindergarten walks to Bridgewalk Pond for hands-on science and nature journaling. Seasonal rituals and celebrations deepen their connection to the natural world.
Early Childhood Fast Facts:
- Full day program with optional extended hours
- Student teacher ratio approx 6:1
- ECT credentialed teachers with Early Childhood professional credentials level 5 & 6 from State of Colorado Department of Early Childhood and are director qualified
- Additional specialist teachers for Art, Music, Gardening, Spanish, Swim, PE/Sports.
- Twice weekly swim instruction in our heated salt water pool
| PS | TK | K | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ages (by date) |
2.5-4yrs
(start of school) |
4-5 yrs (9/30) |
5-6 yrs (9/30) |
|
# of students |
Up to 15 |
Up to 16 |
Up to 18 |
|
Lead Teachers |
2 per room |
2 per room |
2 per room |
|
Assistants |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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