Cottontail Nursery School

Foothill Preschool, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Lafayette, Colorado, is a nurturing and inclusive educational environment designed for children aged 2.5 to 6 years. As a female-owned institution inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, Foothill believes that every child is a competent and capable individual, deserving respect and the freedom to explore their innate curiosities. Since its establishment in 2018, the preschool has been dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships with families, recognizing that collaboration between parents, educators, and therapists is essential for holistic child development. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside play-based education, helping children develop vital skills such as self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and collaborative problem-solving. With a low student-teacher ratio and access to on-site specialists, Foothill Preschool effectively supports neurodiverse learners and tailors its programs to meet each child's unique needs. The school's commitment to creating a safe space where children can express themselves authentically sets it apart as a community-focused institution that prioritizes both individual growth and collective exploration.

Peak to Peak Charter School serves kindergarten through grade 12 on one Lafayette campus. Elementary students study social studies and science through the Core Knowledge Sequence, while middle school courses build toward the high school's college preparatory program. High school students can choose from 20 Advanced Placement courses, and all grade levels have options in the arts, technology, physical education, clubs, performances, and athletics. The school also provides resource-level special education for students with IEPs. Depending on each student's plan, support can include literacy and math intervention, speech and language services, occupational or physical therapy, and social work or psychological services. Students may receive support in general classrooms, learning labs, or classes with two teachers. College counseling helps older students plan what comes next.

Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer in Old Town Lafayette is a 90/10 Spanish-English dual immersion school in the Boulder Valley School District, and our preschool sits inside the same school. All students enroll through the district's open-enrollment process, and we balance classes by home language and language of dominance. Our Pre-K team of ten teachers works within a school that continues through fifth grade, with a bi-literacy focus in every classroom as students build bridges between Spanish and English. Older students take library, music, physical education, and visual arts, and field trips take classes to the Dairy Arts Center and the Boulder Philharmonic. Six special education teachers serve students as part of an inclusive school setting, and we also offer gifted and talented services, counseling, and mental health support. Before and after school care, after school enrichment, and clubs are available, and families take part through our PTO, with information shared in Spanish and English.