Rated One of the bEST STEM Preschool Programs in Castle Rock
Certified teachers, low ratios, and a heavily researched curriculum that builds critical thinking skills for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Creating Thinkers, Doers, and Problem Solvers
As a parent, you want the best for your child—and so do we. At STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, our preschool programs are designed to inspire curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Serving families in Castle Rock, our programs combine a strong academic foundation with hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math, right from the earliest years.
Whether your child is just starting out in our Castle Rock infant programs, exploring new skills in our toddler programs, building school readiness in our preschool classrooms, or preparing for kindergarten in our Pre-K programs, each stage is tailored to meet their developmental needs. Our teachers create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that build confidence and independence, while our small class sizes allow for personal attention. We also provide an enriching environment that’s more than just a daycare in Castle Rock—it’s a place where children develop a lifelong love for learning.
Explore Our STEM Preschool Programs in Castle Rock
Nurturing, developmentally focused care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and Pre-K, combining hands-on learning with STEM exploration.
Infants (2 – 18 months)
Our Castle Rock infant programs provide a warm, responsive environment focused on safety, bonding, and early sensory discovery. Find out why we’re rated the best infant care in Castle Rock!
Ratio: 1:5 | Group Size: 10
Meals: Table food, snacks and milk included; Parents provide breastmilk, formula, and purees.
Curriculum Focus Areas: Our infant nursery focuses on secure attachments, sensory exploration, and motor development. Through consistent routines and nurturing care, babies build trust, discover the world around them, and develop early communication skills.
Milestones & Skills Developed: Secure attachment, head control, tummy time strength, babbling, early speech sounds, toy grasping and manipulation, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking and responsive social smiling.
Toddlers (2 – 3 years)
Our top-rated toddler programs in Castle Rock encourages exploration supporting walking, talking, motor skills, and growing independence.
Ratio: 1:7 | Group Size: 14
Meals: All breakfast, lunch, snacks, and milk are included in your child’s tuition.
Curriculum Focus Areas: Toddlers thrive in our environment designed for independence, language growth, and social development. Daily routines support motor skills, self-help abilities, and curiosity-driven learning, while teachers encourage exploration, problem-solving, and early friendships.
Milestones & Skills Developed: Language bursts and simple sentences, pretend play, climbing, jumping, following basic directions, parallel play, early potty training, and naming emotions and objects.
Preschool (3 – 4 years)
Our leading Castle Rock preschool programs involve high-energy learning through play, social skills, and STEM-inspired discovery.
Ratio: 1:10 | Group Size: 20
Meals: All breakfast, lunch, snacks, and milk are included in your child’s tuition.
Curriculum Focus Areas: Preschoolers engage in hands-on STEM activities, early literacy, and math readiness. Through creative play and structured lessons, they build foundational academic skills, strengthen social-emotional awareness, and develop confidence in group learning and communication.
Milestones & Skills Developed: Counting, shape recognition, name writing, storytelling, coop play, basic patterning, stronger attention span, emotional self-regulation, and following multi-step directions.
Pre-K (4 – 6 years)
We’re rated the best Pre-K program in Castle Rock for kindergarten prep – for a reason. Our programs foster Kindergarten readiness through structured learning, critical thinking, and STEM activities.
Ratio: 1:12 | Group Size: 24
Meals: All breakfast, lunch, snacks, and milk are included in your child’s tuition.
Curriculum Focus Areas: Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten with a focus on critical thinking, early reading and math, and independent learning. Structured routines, STEM integration, and peer collaboration help students build the skills they need to thrive in school—and in life.
Milestones & Skills Developed: Letter-sound recognition, early reading, foundational math (addition, sequencing, graphing), collaborative projects, critical thinking, problem-solving, and classroom leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common parent questions about our programs, staff, safety, and enrollment—so you can feel confident making the best decision for your child.
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See STEM-Learning In Action
Experience how our STEM preschool in Castle Rock brings learning to life for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Pre-K students through engaging, hands-on activities. During your visit, you’ll see children exploring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in age-appropriate ways that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and build confidence for future academic success. Our classrooms are designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, all within a safe, nurturing environment that supports every child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. Parents choose STEM Child Care for our innovative curriculum, highly trained teachers, and commitment to high-quality early education. Spots in our Castle Rock preschool programs are limited, so schedule your private tour today to secure your child’s place before enrollment fills.
“We’ve had both of our kids at STEM from the infant room to Pre-K and every teacher has been amazing. The care is consistent, and each stage helped them grow in different ways. We are so thankful for the preparation that STEM provided both of our children.”
Mikayla B.
Castle Rock, CO