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STEM Preschool in Castle Rock: A Smart Start for Your Child

At STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, we provide more than just preschool — we offer a foundation for lifelong learning. Our STEM early childhood education program combines hands-on exploration, nurturing care, and a safe environment that helps children grow with confidence. Families choose our preschool for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as the personal attention each child receives. Schedule a STEM preschool tour today to see how our approach supports early learning and prepares children for future success.

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STEM Child Care in Castle Rock preschoolers exploring nature items at a sensory table.

More Than Child Care: Our STEM Preschool Approach

At STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, we go beyond basic daycare by offering a STEM-focused preschool program that blends nurturing care, purposeful play, and hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. Children build, experiment, explore nature, and practice early literacy and math in ways that spark curiosity and confidence, while warm relationships and predictable routines ensure they feel secure and ready to learn. Our curriculum is fully aligned with Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines, giving families confidence that their child’s growth is guided by proven standards. Learn more about our programs to see how we prepare children for long-term success.

What Makes Our STEM Approach Different

At STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, our preschool program stands out by combining STEM education with nurturing child care — giving children hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math while also supporting their social-emotional growth, early literacy, and school readiness.

  • Inquiry-Based STEM Learning: Children learn by doing — experimenting, building, testing, and asking “why.” Our hands-on approach builds curiosity and a love of problem-solving.
  • Whole-Child Development: Beyond academics, our STEM preschool nurtures social-emotional growth, critical thinking, emerging language, and collaborative skills that prepare kids for kindergarten and beyond.
  • Warm, Structured Environment: Predictable routines and caring educators create a safe, supportive setting where children feel confident, secure, and ready to explore.
Preschool students at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, CO conducting a simple science experiment with teacher guidance.

Our Philosophy

At STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, our philosophy comes to life through caring teachers who guide children with curiosity, respect, and purpose. Each classroom builds on the last, supporting growth in physical health, social-emotional skills, communication, cognition, and early literacy and math, all aligned with Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines. This whole-child approach is powered by the dedication of our leadership team and staff—click the button below to learn more about the team of people leading STEM Child Care.

Benefits of a STEM Curriculum in Preschool

Early Critical Thinking Skills – STEM preschool activities encourage children to ask questions, test ideas, and make connections. These thinking skills directly support early literacy and math readiness.

Stronger Pre-Math Foundations – Counting, sorting, measuring, and simple experiments help children develop number sense and logical reasoning, key skills for kindergarten math.

Language and Communication Growth – Working on STEM projects in teams allows children to explain their thinking, listen to others, and expand vocabulary, which supports early reading.

Confidence and Independence – By solving age-appropriate challenges, children build resilience and confidence—qualities teachers look for in kindergarten readiness.

Creativity Meets Structure – STEM learning blends hands-on play with guided structure. This balance prepares children for the more formal classroom routines of elementary school.

Preschool child building and exploring a Lego maze STEM activity at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, Colorado

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How We Help Your Child Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Rooted in Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines, our award-winning STEM preschool in Castle Rock combines warmth, structure, and exploration. Our unique approach supports every domain of your child’s development — from social-emotional skills to kindergarten readiness.

At STEM Child Care, we create a warm, nurturing classroom where children feel safe, valued, and understood. Teachers model empathy, teach self-regulation, and support healthy friendships. These social-emotional skills help children build confidence and thrive in group settings, laying a strong foundation for kindergarten success.

Our classrooms are language-rich environments where children express themselves through conversation, storytelling, singing, and pretend play. Teachers model clear communication, introduce vocabulary, and encourage children to ask questions and share ideas confidently — skills essential for future literacy and academic achievement.

Children are encouraged to try new things, stick with challenges, and reflect on what they learn. We nurture persistence, creativity, and independence. By providing guidance and encouragement, our STEM preschool program helps kids explore their interests while building the confidence to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

Children need movement to grow. Our STEM daycare castle rock curriculum includes outdoor play, gross motor activities, and fine motor practice such as writing, building, and art. We reinforce healthy routines like hand washing, nutrition, and rest reinforce lifelong habits, supporting overall health and wellness as well as school readiness.

Through STEM early childhood education, kids explore, test, and discover. Whether predicting what floats, building a bridge, or planting seeds, children learn problem-solving, critical thinking, and perseverance. These cognitive skills foster curiosity and prepare preschoolers for lifelong learning and real-world challenges.

Early literacy and math skills are built through playful, age-appropriate lessons in counting, pattern recognition, sequencing, and letter awareness. Our Pre-K program uses structured STEM learning for preschoolers to ensure children are kindergarten-ready in both reading and mathematics, giving them a strong academic head start.

Why Families Love STEM

See Our Approach in Action

The best way to experience our STEM Child Care in Castle Rock is to visit in person. During a private tour, you’ll see how our STEM preschool classrooms bring early childhood education to life—through hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving, and engaging play that builds real-world skills. Meet our caring teachers, explore our STEM curriculum designed for preschoolers and toddlers, and discover why families choose our Castle Rock STEM daycare for a stronger start in learning.

We’d Love to Meet You

STEM Child Care
📍 4981 Metzler Way
Castle Rock, CO 80108
📞 303-927-7408
✉️ hello@stemchildcare.com
🕒 Open Monday–Friday
6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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