Boulder Day Nursery provides full day care for children ages six weeks to six years,
We are open weekdays, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer schedules of 5 days a week; 3 days, Mon-Wed-Fri; and 2 days, Tues-Thurs.
Program cost is set according to a sliding fee scale based on your household income. Boulder Day Nursery is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high quality child care to lower-income working families, although a small number of families are admitted every year who are not considered low-income.
We usually have a wait list for enrollment. The wait list has many variables to take into consideration. Considerations can include, but may not be limited to, the age of the child in relationship to the enrollment opening; the gender configuration of the class; emergency placements; and, the future transitions progressing from classroom to classroom through the entire course time the child would be at Boulder Day Nursery until really to leave for kindergarten.
The first step for enrollment consideration is to come for a tour of the school. Reservations are required. Call
Low child-to-teacher ratios allow for plenty of professional supervision and guidance and more one-on-one time with each child. Teachers are able to look for developmental issues or conduct interventions where necessary. As children get older, teachers focus on the child’s readiness to deal with the challenges of entering elementary school. They focus on preparing the child both emotionally and academically for school.
Boulder Day Nursery is committed to:
Hiring qualified teachers and support staff who have the educational background and training to promote healthy child development.
Focusing on child-centered activities and environments, both indoors and playground.
Implementing experientially-based play and learning, with strong literacy components; including the Storybook Journey and Creative curricula.
Promoting integrated health and family support services.
Communicating effectively, on a daily-basis, so that parents are well-informed about their child’s interests, needs and development.
Maintaining and staffing a full-service kitchen that prepares two complete meals and one snack for all children daily.
Providing infant care supplies such as diapers and formula while additionally supporting the choice of nursing mothers to either feed their infants or supply their breast mild to the school.
Promoting health practices in child care and is diligent in its policies and practices to keep children safe from preventable illness and injury.
Welcoming parents to participate in the many opportunities that exist for involvement in their child’s growth and development while at school.
Boulder Day Nursery is committed to the highest standards of accountability – licensed by the State of
