Willows Child Learning Centers
Tel:
(303) 794-3871
- 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 (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,011
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Willows Child Learning Centers places among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 90 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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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 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,011 |
| Tuition Notes | check our website |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Maria Bivens |
| Admissions Associate | Jan Spencer |
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.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Willows Child Learning Centers is Japanese School Of Denver (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Community School For The Gifted (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- LittletonCommunity School For The GiftedSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-8 | 65 students
0.2 miles
5470 S Lowell Blvd
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 730-7288 0.2 PK-8
65 - LittletonSt. James PreschoolDaycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)Grades: PK-K | 65 students
0.3 miles
3601 W Belleview Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 798-7844 0.3 PK-K
65 - LittletonJapanese School Of DenverSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-9 | 123 students
1.1 miles
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381 1.1 PK-9
123 - LittletonTruth Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 32 students
1.1 miles
9700 Old Coal Mine Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 670-3360 1.1 PK-12
32 - Littleton Grades: NS-PK | 27 students
1.5 miles
6000 W Grant Ranch Blvd
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 730-2568 1.5 NS-PK
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