Does my child need to be potty trained?

Yes, your child does need to be independent in toileting to attend Castlewood Community Preschool.

Does my child need to be 3 years old to attend Castlewood Community Preschool?

Yes, your child does need to be 3 years old to attend Castlewood Community Preschool.

Are you a licensed child care program?

Yes.

What is your CO shines quality rating?

Our quality rating is currently a 4/5. You can read more about our rating and what it means here.

What does “play-based” mean?

Let’s talk purposeful play! We spend a LOT of time each day with play - engaging with each other and with our amazing classrooms and outside spaces. The children make choices, collaborate with others, create, and are learning to problem-solve, communicate, and share. Plus, play is just so much stinking fun! A typical day could be writing in journals, painting with symmetry, practicing letter writing, making patterns, and comparing weights… but if you ask your child what they did during the day, don’t be surprised if they just say “play”.

Do you participate in Universal Preschool (UPK)?

Yes, we do participate in the Universal Preschool Program (UPK).  Please visit their website at https://cdec.colorado.gov/universal-preschool-colorado.

How many classrooms are at Castlewood Community Preschool?

We have 4 classrooms.

Are your classrooms mixed-ages?

Yes, our classrooms are for ages 3-5 years old and consist of those age groups.  Our curriculums allow us to easily differentiate based on a child’s age and developmental stage.

Do children take naps during the day?

No, children do not take naps during the day.  Our schedule is from 9:00am - 2:00pm.