🌼 Top 15 Preschools Across Colorado Springs, Douglas & Teller Counties!

Finding the perfect preschool can feel like trying to keep glitter off a toddler 🎨 — impossible, but oh-so worth it! The Buzzy B gathered a list of the most loved, most trusted, and buzz-worthy preschools in the Pikes Peak and Front Range region — all focused on nurturing curious little minds 🐝✨

🐝 Colorado Springs & El Paso County

1️⃣ Little Sunshine’s Playhouse – Cheyenne Mountain
📍 1245 Tenderfoot Hill Rd., Colorado Springs • Ages: 6 wks–Pre-K
Reggio-Emilia-inspired, playful environment with stellar parent reviews (4.9★).
🌐 littlesunshine.com

2️⃣ Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek
📍 4110 Dublin Blvd., Colorado Springs • Ages: Infant–Kindergarten
Highly rated Balanced Learning® curriculum focused on life skills and academics.
🌐 primroseschools.com

3️⃣ Colorado Children’s Academy (Downtown)
📍 610 E Willamette Ave., Colorado Springs • Ages: Infant–Pre-K
Accredited Creative Curriculum program with bilingual exposure.
🌐 coloradochildrensacademy.com

4️⃣ Young Scholars Academy
📍 4160 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Colorado Springs • Ages: 6 wks–5 yrs
Locally owned for 20+ years — play-based, nationally accredited, and full of heart!
🌐 youngscholarsacademycolorado.com

5️⃣ First Pres Preschool
📍 Downtown COS • Ages: 3–5 yrs
Faith-based, nonprofit preschool with small classes and creative programming.
🌐 firstprescos.org

6️⃣ CPCD Head Start Preschool
📍 Colorado Springs • Ages: 3–5 yrs
Free & sliding-scale preschool serving families with strong kindergarten prep.
🌐 cpcdheadstart.org

7️⃣ Academy School District 20 Preschool Program
📍 Multiple Sites, COS • Ages: 3–5 yrs
Public preschool with certified teachers and a strong early-ed foundation.
🌐 asd20.org/preschool

8️⃣ Colorado Springs School District 11 Preschool Program
📍 Multiple Campuses • Ages: 3–5 yrs
Universal Preschool (UPK) options with community-based classrooms.
🌐 d11.org

9️⃣ Sunshine House of Colorado Springs
📍 6910 Wills Dr., COS • Ages: 8 wks–12 yrs
Reliable preschool + childcare mix — great for working parents!
🌐 sunshinehouse.com

🔟 Gateway Preschool & Childcare
📍 COS Area • Ages: 2.5–4 yrs
Faith-based, family-friendly, and a hidden gem for early learners.
🌐 winnie.com

🏔️ Douglas & Teller Counties

11️⃣ Primrose School of Castle Rock
📍 5885 New Abbey Ln., Castle Rock • Ages: Infant–Kindergarten
Top parent-reviewed program — structured learning and loving teachers.
🌐 primroseschools.com

12️⃣ The Goddard School – Castle Rock
📍 Castle Rock • Ages: Infant–Pre-K
STEM-focused preschool blending academics and creativity.
🌐 goddardschool.com

13️⃣ Merryhill Preschool – Lone Tree
📍 Lone Tree • Ages: 2–5 yrs
Bright, modern classrooms with individualized learning programs.
🌐 merryhillschool.com

14️⃣ Douglas County School District Preschool Program
📍 County-wide • Ages: 3–5 yrs
Publicly funded preschools in Parker, Castle Rock & Highlands Ranch.
🌐 dcsdk12.org

15️⃣ Little People Learning Center
📍 Woodland Park • Ages: Infant–Pre-K
Local favorite — warm, creative, and family-centered care.
🌐 facebook.com/littlepeoplelearningcenter

1 6️⃣Little Sunshine's Playhouse

📍3773 Limelight Ave.

    Castle Rock, CO 80109

    720-712-1575

🌐https://littlesunshine.com/school/castle-rock-colorado/

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🌻 Closing: “Learning, Laughing & Growing — The Hive Way!”

From sensory tables to ABCs to those adorable macaroni art masterpieces, these schools know that early learning should spark joy! 💛

Whether you’re seeking academic structure, play-based exploration, or community-centered care, this list gives you the best of the buzz in local preschool options. Tour early, trust your gut, and remember — The Buzzy B is here to help you Find Your Family Buzz! 🐝✨

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