Child Care Directory
Child Care Center & Preschools
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Mountaintop Childcare Center
They strive to meet the personal, social, emotional, educational and physical needs of every child. Since each child is a unique and special person, the way they provide services needs to be as individualized as possible. To that end, they work with families and other caregivers to learn about each child’s home environment and customs, likes and dislikes, and educational needs.
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Park Place Preschool
Located at Estes Park Elementary School, Park Place Preschool is an inclusive, asset based curriculum and respond to each individual child's specific needs. They believe in strong connections with each child’s family and seek to create a partnership with families. They aim to create lifelong learners and build school readiness skills through our high quality inclusive preschool program.
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BEVERLY K. BOOE PRESCHOOL
Guided by their core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith, this nature-based YMCA preschool provides a student-centered environment equipped with outdoor opportunities and materials to enhance each child’s curiosity, empathy, and development. This is a safe environment where each explorer will be welcomed with open arms.
Home Providers
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Rainbow Kids Child Care
License Provider
Director: Veronica Rojas
Phone: 970-215-4847
Email: rojasveronica405@gmail.com
Ages: 6 Months - 12 Years
Days/Hours: Tues.-Sat. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Muddy Boots
License Provider
Director: Erin Gillam
Phone: 970-218-8835
Email: erinagillam@gmail.com
Ages: 3-12 years old
Days/Hours: Tues & Wed. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mondays: When School is closed
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Little Kids Montessori Childcare & Preschool
License Provider
Director: Susan Lugo
Phone: 720-713-9031
Email: susan.arlette@gmail.com
Ages: 2.5 months - 5 years
6 - 17 years old After school program
Days/Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Country Kids Childcare
License Provider
Director: Jodi Rasmussen
Phone: (970)232-4566
Email: jlrasmussen10@msn.com
Ages: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
Days/Hours: Mon. - Fri.
7:30am - 5:30pm
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The Happy Kids Club
FFN Provider
Director: Maricruz Ortiz
Phone: 970-685-2816
Email: rok_plana2416@hotmail.com
Ages: Infant - 12 Years
Days/Hours: Tues.-Sun. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Flexible Hours
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Meredith Ishida
FFN Provider
Director: Director: Meredith Ishida
Phone: (509) 415-5472
Email: meredithishida@gmail.com
Ages: Infant - Toddler
Days/Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Some Weekends available
Independent Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers
EVICS Family Resource Center is committed to supporting families and caregivers through education, resources, and connections within our community. The caregivers listed below have completed EVICS' Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Caregiver Cohort, which includes training and professional development opportunities designed to support quality childcare practices.
Through partnerships and resources provided by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), caregivers receive training on topics such as child development, health and safety, positive guidance, family engagement, and best practices for caring for children in home-based settings. Caregivers listed here have also provided documentation of current CPR and First Aid certification.
These caregivers offer occasional, part-time, or flexible childcare arrangements directly to families in the community. EVICS provides this listing as a community resource to help families connect with trained caregivers who have participated in FFN professional development opportunities.
Disclaimer
Independent FFN caregivers listed by EVICS are not employees, contractors, licensed childcare providers, or representatives of EVICS Family Resource Center. EVICS provides referral information only and does not supervise, manage, endorse, or guarantee the services provided by any caregiver.
Families are responsible for screening caregivers, conducting interviews, checking references, verifying qualifications, and making childcare arrangements directly with the caregiver. All scheduling, payment, agreements, and childcare services are the sole responsibility of the caregiver and the family.
Participation in the EVICS FFN Cohort does not constitute employment, licensing, certification, or endorsement by EVICS Family Resource Center or the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Meet Our Independent FFN Caregivers
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Megan Lundquist
Independent FFN Caregiver
Coming Soon!
School Age and Summer Programs
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Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is a fun and inclusive place for kids to spend time this summer. Our action-packed activities inspire creativity, build character, and provide academic enrichment. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in arts and recreation while receiving academic support. Our summer program is an affordable way for kids to make friends, learn new things, and have fun!
June 6- August 7
$20 registration fee
Serving youth entering 1st - 8th grade in fall of 2022.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park Center offers a variety of day camp experiences for youth ages 5-17 years, all under the care of specially trained staff.
June 6 - August 19
$40/day
Ages 5-13
Monday - Friday* 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Activities vary by day but will include swimming, a hiking day in Rocky Mountain National Park, climbing wall, archery, minigolf, and a hot dog cookout. For an additional cost, 1 hour horseback ride at Jackson Stables (for kiddos aged 6+). Please note that we still have many other activities your camper will participate in including sports, camp games, skits, songs, outdoor education classes, arts and crafts, science and engineering projects and national park service projects.
Registration opens April 6, 2022 for non-members.
Apply to EVICS Tuition Assistance
Child Care Wait List
The need is greater than the available slots in our community- we understand that. Please fill out this form to be on our community wait list and we will do our best to connect you with spots, nanny’s, and caregivers as they become available.
Colorado Shines
There are many things families consider when looking for child care. Colorado Shines is the state’s system that rates the quality of Colorado’s early childhood programs. It also provides families with a free, online search tool to find high-quality early learning programs in their communities.