Our Educational Approach

More Than Child Care: A Foundation for Lifelong Learning

We nurture children’s curiosity and confidence through hands-on learning, purposeful play, and responsive relationships — all grounded in Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines.

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

What Makes Our STEM Approach Different

  • Inquiry-Based STEM Learning: Kids learn by doing — testing, building, asking “why?”
  • Whole-Child Development: We support social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and emerging language.
  • Warm, Structured Environment: Predictable routines and caring educators help kids feel safe and thrive.
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Preschool students at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, CO conducting a simple science experiment with teacher guidance.

Our Philosophy

At STEM Child Care, we believe young children learn best through hands-on exploration supported by strong relationships. Our classrooms blend purposeful play with age-appropriate STEM experiences — like testing circuits, building ramps, or exploring patterns — to spark curiosity and build real-world skills. Our approach aligns with all six domains of Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines—supporting children’s growth in physical health, social-emotional skills, communication, cognition, learning approaches, and early literacy and math.

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How We Help Your Child Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Rooted in Colorado’s Early Learning & Development Guidelines, our proven approach combines warmth, structure, and STEM to support every domain of your child’s development — from social-emotional skills to kindergarten readiness.

We create a warm, nurturing classroom where children feel safe, valued, and understood. Our teachers model empathy, teach self-regulation, and help children build friendships and resolve conflict respectfully. This strong emotional foundation supports confident learners who thrive in group settings.

Our classrooms are language-rich environments where children express themselves through conversation, storytelling, singing, and pretend play. Teachers support vocabulary growth, model clear communication, and encourage children to ask questions and share ideas with confidence.

Children at STEM Child Care are encouraged to try new things, stick with challenges, and reflect on what they learn. We value persistence, creativity, and curiosity — and we give children the freedom and support to explore their interests while developing focus and independence.

Children need movement to grow. We include active outdoor play, gross motor skill development, and fine motor activities like writing, building, and art. Healthy routines around hand washing, nutrition, and rest are part of the daily rhythm, reinforcing lifelong habits.

We use STEM-based exploration to promote critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving. Whether it’s predicting what will float, testing a block bridge’s strength, or figuring out how to grow a plant, kids are learning how to think through challenges and make discoveries.

We build early literacy and math skills through playful, age-appropriate activities like counting games, pattern recognition, letter sounds, and story sequencing. Our Pre-K program uses structured lessons to ensure children are kindergarten-ready in both reading and math.

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The best way to understand our learning philosophy is to visit in person. Book a private tour to meet our teachers, see our classrooms, and ask all your questions.

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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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