welcome to the north routt preschool!

North Routt Preschool capitalizes on its unique location in the Elk River Valley, approximately 17 miles north of Steamboat Springs, to provide a rich child-centered nature-based learning environment for children ages one to five.  We celebrate the “outdoor classroom” in every season through our daily rhythms of exploration, play, problem-solving and connection.  Using a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach, our teachers strive to empower our students to be co-facilitators of their own learning, discovery and personal journeys ahead.  

As a registered 501c(3) non-profit, we are guided by the following mission and vision:

Mission

To cultivate the personal and intellectual growth of our children through experiential environmental learning and a collaborative focus on respect, responsibility and community.  We are committed to using a child-centered nature-based learning approach to develop each child’s intrinsic intelligence as they become resilient, self-directed leaders and problem solvers.

Vision

North Routt Preschool creates a respectful, safe, and nurturing educational community.  The students, staff, parents and community members of North Routt Preschool collaborate to learn, ask questions, explore and discover.  Through a shared appreciation of our local environment and culture, we aspire to nurture the growth of resilient and prepared individuals who are capable of celebrating and navigating life in meaningful ways.