Located in the heart of Boulder, Inspire Preschool provides nurturing early childhood education and enrichment for preschoolers ages 3 to 6 years old. We empower young minds by providing endless opportunities for physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth. Discover a warm, welcoming setting where every child is celebrated.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Safe, newly renovated and high-quality care environment.
- Outdoor play spaces, including playgrounds and splash pad.
- Indoor play spaces, including gym, walking track and pool.
- Strong teacher-parent-child partnerships.
- Child safety is our No. 1 priority. We are Praesidium accredited, the highest industry standard for abuse prevention.
CURRICULUM THAT INSPIRES AT EVERY AGE
We believe in the power of preschool. Our staff are passionate about enriching young minds, creating community and preparing preschoolers for big kid school.
Inspire Preschool uses Creative Curriculum, which focuses on social skill development, science exploration, language development, early math, music and creative art. While Creative Curriculum is used as the foundation for learning, our educators also focus on children’s foundational skills as well such as gross and fine motor development, language development and more.
Inspire Preschool students participate in a progress monitoring program called Teaching Strategies Gold, which allows staff to evaluate and track academic and social progress throughout the school year.
A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT
Through social-emotional learning, a trusted curriculum and play-focused programming, our highly trained educators inspire children to build friendships, nurture individual strengths and develop a love of discovery.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
We know the teacher-parent partnership is vital for the growth and happiness of our children. Our teachers create connections that foster trust, security and open communication. We follow and exceed state licensing requirements for teacher qualifications.
- Our staff are CPR, First Aid and medication administrative certified.
- Inspire teachers are trained in trauma-informed practices.
- We undergo an extensive hiring process that ensures top-quality educators and caretakers.
- Thorough background checks for all YMCA staff.
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SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE AT INSPIRE
PRICES & HOURS
FULL DAY CAREAges 3–6 years | HALF DAY CAREAges 3–6 years | ||
| Monthly fee for Mon-Fri full day: | $1,500 | Monthly fee for Mon-Fri half day: | $710 |
| Monthly fee for Mon/Wed/Fri full day: | $1,061 | Monthly fee for Mon/Wed/Fri half day: | $518 |
| Monthly fee for Tue/Thurs full day: | $741 | Monthly fee for Tues/Thurs half day: | $333 |
REGISTRATION FEE
There is an annual $100 non-refundable registration fee per child. Families pay the annual registration fee before they register for care. Registration fees are waived for all families using authorized CCAP.
Registration is based on continuous enrollment. Registering on a month-to-month basis does not guarantee your child a spot in preschool.
SIBLING DISCOUNT
The following discounts are applicable to early childhood education, K-5th programs (before- and after- school care and school day off camp) and summer day camp.
Sibling discounts are available (10% for the 2nd child; 15% for each additional child). Please contact the Business Office to register with your discount.
The Y also provides discounts to some partner agencies, including foster services, EFAA and Thorne, as well as to employees of some districts, businesses and partner organizations. Please reach out to our business office to have your account adjusted.
PARENT RESOURCES
Review policies, financial assistance, care for children with disabilities, the parent handbook and more. Y financial assistance participants may register online after their financial assistance has been approved. See our Parent Resources page for CCAP and other discount options.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP
Healthy families inspire healthy kiddos! That’s why all Inspire Infant & Toddler Care families receive a free family membership to the Y. That includes discounts on youth sports and swim lessons. Contact the Business Office after you have enrolled in preschool to receive your free membership. Please note, when you re-enroll for preschool for a new school year, you will need to reapply for your membership.
UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL COLORADO
Inspire Preschool participates in Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado.