2021 Family Favorites: Education
Find the right academic path for your child amidst the many quality schools and services provided in Colorado. Don’t stress the search; take a look at the schools and educational services our readers recommend.
Table of Contents:
- Special Needs Resource or Organization
- Private School
- Foreign Language School
- Tutor or Academic Enrichment Program
- Childcare Center (by single location)
- Preschool
Special Needs Resource or Organization
Top Three
- Hopkins Education Services
- PEAK Parent Center
- TACT: Teaching the Autism Community Trades
Winner
Hopkins Education Services
Custom tutoring packages offer individualized support with lessons planned around IEP, 504, ALP and/or BIP goals. Hopkins integrates into a family’s established education plans and works to communicate effectively with schools and teachers. All learning abilities are welcome.
Private School
Top Three
- Aspen Academy
- Denver Academy
- Denver Christian School
Winner
Denver Christian School
The idea that faith informs attitudes and actions guides education at DC. Reformed Christian tradition weaves into each subject at every grade level. Students enjoy an average of 20-27 students per classroom and the benefits of many extracurriculars including 12 sports, worship, theater, and clubs.
Foreign Language School
Top Three
- Alliance Française de Denver
- Escuela de Guadalupe
- Global Village Academy
Winner
Global Village Academy
Families interested in gaining cross-cultural education perspectives or connecting with multi-lingual heritage will enjoy Global Village’s immersion programs. Students learn core content in English and choose between French, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish for their second language. The school partners with local universities and national organizations.
Tutor or Academic Enrichment Program
Top Three
- Hopkins Education Services
- Mathnasium
- Wash Park Tutoring
Winner
Hopkins Education Services
Going beyond tutoring, Hopkins helps families who are concerned about their child’s academic skills through assessment, homeschool support, camps, educational transition help, and more. Parents love watching as their kids’ frustration fades and their confidence rises.
Childcare Center (by single location)
Top Three
- Cadence Academy Preschool Broomfield
- The Goddard School of Aurora at Quincy
- The Goddard School of Broomfield
Winner
Cadence Academy Preschool Broomfield
Flexibility, safety, and compassionate community bring families to this center. Full-time, part-time, and before/after school care are available, plus summer camp for kids ages five to 12. Tots enjoy a full schedule of activities including outside time, arts, and nutritious meals; school-age kids benefit from support programs that coordinate with local districts and provide additional developmentally appropriate activities.
Preschool
Top Three
- Cadence Academy
- Denver Christian Preschool
- The Goddard School
Winner
Denver Christian Preschool
Christian teaching is incorporated into all aspects of curriculum, from faith formation moments to music and literacy. Little ones learn social-emotional skills and creative thinking through play-based programs and from credentialed teachers. Three-year-olds attend preschool two mornings a week; four-year-olds attend three or five days a week for half or full days.