2019 Family Favorites: Education
From infant care to high school and everything in between, choosing the right fit for your child is a difficult task. Take the stress out of your search. Here’s a look at the schools and educational services that our readers trust the most.
Table of Contents:
- Chilcare Center (Single Location Only)
- Foreign Language School
- Preschool
- Tutor or Academic Enrichment Program
- Special Needs Resource of Organization
- Private School
Childcare Center (Single Location Only)
Top Five
- Cadence Academy Preschool, Broomfield
- Cadence Academy Preschool, Ken Caryl
- Hope Montessori Academy, Thornton
- The Goddard School of Aurora
- The Goddard School of Broomfield
The Winner
Cadence Academy Preschool, Broomfield
Parents whose children attend Cadence Academy Preschool, Broomfield say the loving, experienced staff feels like a family. Serving ages six weeks to 12 years, Cadence Academy Preschool, Broomfield employs their own chef, and offers both full- and part-time preschool programs, as well as before- and after-school care. The staff uses the Ascend Curriculum, which allows flexibility to develop individualized learning experiences for children with learning differences. 900 E. First Ave., Broomfield
Foreign Language School
Top Five*
- Alliance Française de Denver
- Boulder School for German Language and Culture
- Denver Language School
- Escuela de Guadalupe
- Global Village Academy
- International School of Denver
The Winners*
Alliance Française de Denver
The only wholly French language and culture resource center in Colorado, Alliance Française de Denver offers a range of French classes for kids and teens, in groups of five to eight students. Kids learn French through stories, games, songs, and age-appropriate activities. Check out their French storytime and chef series, too, in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. 571 Galapago St., Denver
Boulder School for German Language and Culture
A comprehensive community resource for learning the German language as well as German music, heritage, theater, art, literature, and traditions, the Boulder School for German Language and Culture offers engaging small group language classes for kids ages newborn to 12. Private lessons, summer camps, a German library, and other cultural resources are also available. 685 Inca Pkwy., Boulder (inside Atonement Lutheran Church)
* Tie occurred in this category.
Preschool
Top Five
- Cadence Academy Preschool
- Denver Christian School Preschool
- Hope Montessori Academy
- Larks Preschool
- The Goddard School
The Winner
Denver Christian School Preschool
Using a play-based model, teachers work with three- and four-year-old preschool students daily on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and creative thinking, based on values of the Christian faith. Children are given ample space to be active in large classrooms with small class sizes, and have options for both half- and full-day instruction. 3898 S. Teller St., Lakewood
Tutor or Academic Enrichment Program
Top Five
- Hopkins Education Services
- Mathnasium
- Silicon STEM Academy
- Top Notch Tutoring
- Wash Park Tutoring
The Winner
Hopkins Education Services
Hopkins Education Services provides the convenience of in-home tutoring. They incorporate mindfulness techniques alongside individualized plans to ensure students’ academic growth. All of the Individualized Education Coaches (IECs) have master’s degrees in education and at least five years of classroom experience. They are equipped to serve all abilities, from gifted-and-talented to special needs and everywhere in between. In-home services, metro Denver
Special Needs Resource of Organization
Top Five
- Families Forward Resource Center
- Hopkins Education Services
- Laradon
- T.A.C.T. (Teaching the Autism Community Trades)
- THRIVE Center
The Winner
Families Forward Resource Center
Families Forward Resource Center provides health advocates who work alongside families to determine the services for which their kids might qualify, depending on their needs. Development screening services for children, health coverage, and parent education classes are just a few of their offerings designed to help families thrive, and create safe, connected communities. Three metro Denver locations
Private School
Top Five
- Aspen Academy
- Bixby School
- Denver Academy
- Denver Christian School
- Front Range Christian School
The Winner
Denver Christian School
Denver Christian School offers a college preparatory curriculum and a 14:1 student/teacher ratio, employing committed teachers that parents rave about every year. The school focuses on developing students in grades K-12 as intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional beings, based on a foundation of Christian faith. All students are encouraged to serve in the community. 3898 S. Teller St., Lakewood
