Willows Child Learning Centers

The Willows Child Learning Centers began in September 1969, with the opening of Willows/Arapaho-Hills at 5301 S. Lowell Boulevard. Willows Child Learning Center, which is also the business office, was completed in January 1977, and is located at 6865 S. Quebec Street.
Willows/Olde-Mill Child Learning Center was completed in September 1987, and is located at 6894 S. Homestead Parkway. Efforts are continuously made to add to the facilities, staff and materials of each center in an attempt to perfect the education and care provided for young children.
Each center provides full-day childcare, preschool, kindergarten, before and after school care for elementary children, a summer elementary program, and summer swimming lessons.
Kindergarten is a full-day program for children who are five by October 1.
Before and after school care and transportation are provided for elementary children who are in grades one through five.
A full-day summer program is also provided for this group.
The Willows Child Learning Centers to provide the best in early development and learning through a loving, stimulating environment for every child.
To this end children are placed in classrooms with teams of teachers according to age groupings.
Within an age group children are divided into small groups and belong to a certain teacher on the basis of an individual evaluation, which reveals the child's developmental level. Evaluation results are always shared in parent-teacher conferences.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,011
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Willows Child Learning Centers ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Willows Child Learning Centers Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
check our website
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Maria Bivens
Admissions Associate
Jan Spencer
Application URL

School Notes

  • We admit chldren 21/2 and fully potty trained through kindergarten. We also have a summer program for children through age 12, which includes swimming lessons, field trips, crafts and much more.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Willows Child Learning Centers cost?
Willows Child Learning Centers's tuition is approximately $1,011 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Willows Child Learning Centers?
The acceptance rate of Willows Child Learning Centers is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What is Willows Child Learning Centers's ranking?
Willows Child Learning Centers ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Willows Child Learning Centers?
The application deadline for Willows Child Learning Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,011
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Littleton, CO is $16,902 for elementary schools and $12,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Littleton, CO is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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