More Than Childcare. A Place To Grow.
Family-Owned Childcare in Colorado Springs, CO, Since 1995
At Young Scholars Academy, we believe growing up is about more than reaching milestones.
It's how children learn to make a friend, ask for help, try something new or find the confidence to say, "I can do it myself!"
As a three-generation, family-owned childcare center, we support children from 6 weeks to 11 years, helping them build the confidence, curiosity and skills they need for school and life.
Three Generations.
One Big Belief In Childhood.
Young Scholars Academy was founded in 1995, and more than 30 years and three generations later, we're still guided by the same belief that families deserve more than somewhere for their children to spend the day.
They deserve people who celebrate the first steps, understand the difficult goodbyes and offer support through every new stage of childhood.
Because when you become part of Young Scholars Academy, you're not just enrolling your child. You're building a relationship with people who genuinely care.
We Teach More Than ABCs And 123s
Our Approach To Social-Emotional Development
Of course, we want children to learn their letters, numbers and all those exciting early academic skills.
But we also want them to know what to do when they're frustrated, how to communicate their feelings and how to navigate friendships.
That's why social-emotional learning is woven into everyday experiences at Young Scholars Academy.
We help children develop:
Confidence
Feeling comfortable trying something new.
Emotional Awareness
Recognizing and expressing big feelings.
Communication
Learning to ask for help and share their needs.
Friendships
Understanding empathy, kindness & cooperation.
Resilience
Finding the courage to try again when things get tricky.
Independence
Discovering what they're capable of doing themselves.
Confidence
Feeling comfortable trying something new.
Emotional Awareness
Recognizing and expressing big feelings.
Communication
Learning to ask for help and share their needs.
Friendships
Understanding empathy, kindness & cooperation.
Resilience
Finding the courage to try again when things get tricky.
Independence
Discovering what they're capable of doing themselves.
A disagreement over a toy becomes an opportunity to practice communication. A challenging puzzle becomes a lesson in persistence.
These might seem like little moments, but they're building skills children will use throughout their lives.
Find Out If Young Scholars Academy Is The Right Fit For Your Family
Get your Parent Pack and discover everything you need to know about our childcare programmes, daily experiences, and what makes our centre a trusted choice for families in Colorado Springs.
Why Six Months Makes Such A Difference
Classrooms Designed Around Your Child's Development
So much can change in six months, a child learning to walk has very different needs from one who's running around, asking questions and determined to do everything independently.
That's why we've designed our early childhood classrooms around smaller age and developmental stages, with approximately six-month age differences between rooms.
What does this mean for your child?
Age-Appropriate Activities
Experiences that match their developing abilities.
Purposeful Environments
Resources and spaces designed for their current stage.
More Individualized Support
Educators who understand the needs of children at that stage.
Thoughtful Transitions
Opportunities to progress as their skills, confidence and independence grow.
Age-Appropriate Activities
Experiences that match their developing abilities.
Purposeful Environments
Resources and spaces designed for their current stage.
More Individualized Support
Educators who understand the needs of children at that stage.
Thoughtful Transitions
Opportunities to progress as their skills, confidence and independence grow.
Of course, every child develops differently, and our educators recognize and support those individual differences.
Because childhood isn't a race to the next milestone. It's about having the right support along the way.
Teachers Who Never Stop Learning
Some of our educators have been part of Young Scholars Academy for more than 10 years.
That's a lot of first steps, lost teeth, friendships and proud "Look what I did!" moments.
But experience is only part of what makes our team special.
We're committed to continued professional development, particularly in social-emotional learning. Our educators have opportunities to deepen their knowledge and work towards becoming Social-Emotional Experts.
Because when teachers continue to learn and grow, the children in their care benefit too.
Childcare That Works Around Your Family
With opening hours from 6 AM to 6 PM, we're here to support busy families throughout the working week.
And as your child grows, that support doesn't have to stop when they start school.
Our Before & After School Care gives children up to 11 years old a familiar place to start and finish their school day, with opportunities to play, build friendships and unwind.
We also offer transportation to and from selected local schools, helping take one more thing off your morning and afternoon to-do list.
The Values That Make Us Who We Are
Our values are brought together in one word: UPLIFTER.
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Unity
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Professionalism
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Loyalty
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Integrity
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Fun
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Trust
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Enrichment
R
Respect
U
Unity
P
Professionalism
L
Loyalty
I
Integrity
F
Fun
T
Trust
E
Enrichment
R
Respect
These values guide how we care for children, support families and work together as educators.
Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child has opportunities to grow academically, physically, socially and emotionally.
And our commitment is to keep learning, improving and working in partnership with families to support the whole child.
Discover What Learning Looks Like At Young Scholars Academy
The best way to understand our curriculum is to see it in action.
Come and meet our educators, explore our classrooms and discover how we're helping children develop a love of learning, one little breakthrough at a time.