A Small School with a Big Heart.

At Castlewood Community Preschool, we hold a deep respect for each child's individuality and innate curiosity. We understand that children learn best when they are free to discover and create at their own pace, surrounded by caring adults who support and guide their journey. Our approach is rooted in the belief that play is the foundation of learning, and every activity is designed to spark joy, foster creativity, and build essential skills.

What Sets Castlewood Community Preschool Apart

We are a Parent Cooperative

You are your child’s most valuable resource, and we want you to be a part of their preschool journey. Active parent involvement creates a more supportive and effective learning environment, benefiting students, teachers, and the school community as a whole.

A children's educational craft area with a mirror, books, colored rings, and drawing supplies, including paper with a paper cutout of a creature and a small light box.
Four young boys playing with blocks in a classroom, smiling and engaging with each other.

Our Play-Based, Creative Curriculum.

We use a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features inquiry, exploration, and discovery as the foundation of all learning. It brings meaningful interactions and learning to life in our classrooms.

A wooden teepee-shaped playhouse with an open entrance, situated outdoors with a clear blue sky and leafless trees, surrounded by wooden stumps used as seating, in a playground or park setting.

We connect with the outside world.

Our outside learning environments connect children to their outside world.  We have outdoor classrooms, a playground, and 5 acres for the children to explore! Outdoor environments often involve group activities, which help children learn to cooperate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts. It’s a great setting for developing social skills and building friendships.

Two young girls playing and running on a sidewalk outside, wearing winter jackets and smiling.
  • Kindergarten classroom with young children engaging in activities and a teacher supervising, colorful artwork displayed on the walls.
  • A colorful playhouse with a blue roof and white walls, surrounded by tan tires partially buried in wood chips at a playground. In the background, children are seen playing and a clear blue sky is overhead.
  • A colorful children's library space with chairs, books, space-themed decorations, and space helmets, set in a cozy reading area with a patterned rug.
  • A woman sitting on a chair wearing a space helmet, holding a paper, in a classroom with young children and another woman sitting on the floor nearby. The classroom has educational posters and books.
  • A young girl smiling and holding her coat as she enters a building, greeting an adult woman who is standing near the doorway, holding a cup of coffee.
  • Children's Montessori inspired play and learning area with wooden furniture, colorful crafts, and educational posters.
  • A teacher and five children engaged in a classroom activity at a small table with educational decorations and art projects on the wall.
  • Bright classroom with large windows, colorful circular rug, shelves with educational materials, round table with chairs, and decorations including flowers in vases, paper lanterns, and signs.
  • A classroom display with a blue board featuring paper plate art projects decorated with glitters and paint, and labeled with children's names. Below, a large paper tree trunk cutout, colorful rainbow arches, wooden building blocks, and a small potted plant with a white lamp shape on top of the table, along with books about city signs and robots.
  • Child looking through a tent window, holding a toy laser gun, with a blue tent and orange trim around the window in the background.
  • A corner with a wall decorated with numerous printed photographs of people and places, pillows with owl and colorful plush toys on a bed or seating area, and posters including one about emotions.
  • Two children wearing winter jackets and hoodies, pulling rolling suitcases, stand facing each other outdoors near a wire fence. In the foreground, a black case with a sticker reading 'I STOP FOR PRAIRIE DOGS' is visible.
  • A children's playroom with a space-themed mural on the wall, a sign that reads 'Space Station,' and various toys and activity stations.

“This will be our third year at Castlewood Community Preschool, and we truly love it. It feels like home, and we feel fully supported as a family. Our daughter begs to go to school and even wishes we sent her more days a week! The staff and teachers are incredibly warm, welcoming, and deeply dedicated to each child. As a parent cooperative, you really get to see that care firsthand.

The indoor classrooms and expansive outdoor playground and trails are beautifully designed to nurture both play and learning at this crucial age. The owner, Dina, is also remarkably involved—you can see her dedication in the clear communication and the strong, cohesive team she leads. I could go on and on, but simply put, I can't imagine a better place for my kids to learn to love learning.”

— Shell H.

What Our Parents Are Saying….

Is Castlewood Community Preschool right for your family?

  • Play-Based Curriculum

    Our play-based curriculum is designed to spark joy, foster creativity, and build essential skills.

  • Mixed Age Classrooms

    Our school is licensed for children ages 3-5 years old.

  • More Time Outside

    We offer outdoor classrooms, natural playgrounds, 5 acres of open space, nature trails.

  • Universal Preschool

    We offer high-quality preschool the year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program.

  • Family Community

    The only parent cooperative preschool in Douglas County — enhancing your child's academic growth & boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

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