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How Drop-In Childcare Works
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Choose A Payment Option
Utilize our flexible plans and customized membership deals to fit your family’s needs and schedule.
Pay By the Hour
No commitment, drop-in visits. Great for spontaneity!
Membership Packages
Discounted rates with hourly increments of 12, 24, 48 & 72.
Members benefit from discounted rates on both drop-in childcare and a variety of additional programs.
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Enjoy!
Drop-in (and drop-off) during business hours to witness them learn, grow, create, and play in a naturally creative environment.
Kids Garden isn't just guilt-free childcare; it's a place worth boasting about!
Book Art Class & After School Programs
At Kids Garden, our afterschool classes offer a blend of academic support, creative projects, and physical activities, designed to foster your child's development and keep them excited about learning.
Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Steamboat Springs for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
Book a Camp
At Kids Garden, our camps provide a dynamic environment where children can explore new interests, enhance their skills, and make lasting friendships. Each camp is carefully crafted to offer a unique blend of fun, education, and adventure.
Creative Crafters Week 9-3
June 10, 2024
9:00am
June 10th-15th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Our Creative Crafters Camp is filled with artistic activities, creative crafting & inspiration. Each day children will have a directed project as well as an open art lab to let the creativity flow
Camps are non-refundable or transferable
Green Thumb Week 9-3.
June 17, 2024
9:00am
June 17th-22nd | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Our Creative Crafters Camp is filled with artistic activities, creative crafting & inspiration. Each day children will have a directed project as well as an open art lab to let the creativity flow.
Camps are non-refundable.
Digging With Dinos Week 9-3
June 24, 2024
9:00am
June 24th-28th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Dig deep and explore all things rocks and dinosaurs! Put on your geologist and paleontologist hats as we examine minerals, test rocks, and get to know different types of dinosaurs. Break geodes, examine fossils, make your own volcanos and learn all about earth science!
Camps are non-refundable.
Peace, Love, And The Mountains Week 9-3.
July 1, 2024
9:00am
July 1st-5th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included We are closed July 4th
Summertime is the perfect time to form friendships, discover new places, and get to know where you live. Campers will gain a sense of community and culture while learning about the mountains through crafts, games, yoga, dancing, and more!
Camps are non-refundable.
Sea, Sand, And Surf Week 9-3.
July 8, 2024
9:00am
July 8th-13th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Campers will explore the world under the sea, learning about our oceans and the diverse animals that live there. We will dive deep into ocean education and submerge ourselves in all aspects of life under the water.
Camps are non-refundable of transferable.
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Week 9-3.
July 15, 2024
9:00am
July 15th-20th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math will be explored through collaborations and creations. Our campers will be challenged to innovate, invent, and put their creative minds to work!
Camps are non-refundable.
In A Galaxy Far, Far Away Week 9-3.
July 22, 2024
9:00am
July 22nd-27th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
This kids-friendly camp combines outer space and Star Wars. Your child will love getting into character and being part of another galaxy. Campers will love exploring our ever-expanding universe and be inspired through discovery, games, trivia, art, building and more!
Camps are non-refundable.
Artists On Duty Week 9-3.
July 29, 2024
9:00am
July 29th- August 2nd | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack and lunch included
Each day of the week will be dedicated to learning about a different art medium, including drawing, painting, collaging, and sculpting. Famous artists will bring inspiration and motivation to the different works that we will create. Come ready to produce masterpieces!
Camps are non-refundable.
Experimentation Nation Week 9-3.
August 5, 2024
9:00am
August 5th- 9th | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
This camp will show children the wonders of science and exploration while they learn through interactive and hands-on science activities. We will participate in experiments and enhance our creativity by learning how to make predictions, draw conclusions and problem solve.
Camps are non-refundable.
When In Doubt, Dance It Out! Week 9-3.
August 12, 2024
9:00am
August 12th-16th 9:00am-3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Lunch & snack included
Beam in the spotlight and show us your dance moves! Campers will get their bodies moving and let the beat move their feet. Our days will include motivational movement, interactive dance games, and exploring new and classic songs. Our campers will find true love for the magic of music and be sure to entertain as they come home with new performances.
Camps are non-refundable or transferable.
Join Junior Explorers Club
Our Junior Explorers Club is the next generation of Kids Garden, offering camps for children ages 6-12 years old. Campers will enjoy daily art projects, team games, outdoor play, and more!
Kick Off To Adventure Camp! at Riverside Park
June 11, 2024
9:00am
Join us on our first camp adventure of the summer!
Member rate. Call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit www.kidsplaygarden.com to register/fill out required forms. In event of bad weather/poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kid Garden Center.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you.
Summer time fun at whistler
June 12, 2024
9:00am
Join us for a fun day of big activities at whister park
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Day At The Park at Little Toots Park (Downtown - 12th Street)
June 13, 2024
9:00am
Join us in a day of fun and adventure at Little Toots Park.
Member rate. Call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit www.kidsplaygarden.com to register/fill out required forms.
In event of bad weather/poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kid Garden Center.
Camp is non-refundable.
Botanist camp at The Botanic gardens
June 18, 2024
9:00am
Today we will explore the Botanical gardens learning about local plants and insects. We will journal about what we discover and decorate our own pot and plant our own flowers as we learn about what makes a plant grow.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat at riverside
June 19, 2024
9:00am
Yoga retreat! Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day of yoga, meditation, nature hikes, water play, eco art building, and create your own soap !!!
Please pack extra clothes, a camp shirt, sunscreen, bathing suit, and a towel. If you are packing a lunch, remember, absolutely no nuts of any kind.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event or bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Fairy tale adventure at little toots
June 20, 2024
8:30am
come explore our favorite fairy tales!
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Magic of the Fairies at the Yampa River Botanic Park
June 25, 2024
9:00am
Have you ever seen a fairy? They're all around us if we know where to look! Bring your imagination and excitement as we learn about and search for the elusive fairy folk in the Botanic Gardens.
Member rate. Not a member, no worries! Please call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit website to register/fill out required forms: www.kidsplaygarden.com.
In event of bad weather / poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kids Garden Center.
Camps are Non-Refundable.
Thank you
Cowboy camp at Howelson hill
June 26, 2024
9:00am
Yeeha! today we learn about the wild wild west, and embrace your inner cowboy or cowgirl!
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Adventure camp olympics at riverside
June 27, 2024
9:00am
Today campers will have their very own summer Olympics day! compete in relay races and sports for first place!
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
wet and wild at riverside
July 2, 2024
9:00am
one time outdoor day, bring your child in their swimsuit with a towel and extra clothes.
all food must be nut free. pick up and drop off at 2915 riverside drive
Calling all Paleontologists at Riverside
July 3, 2024
9:00am
Campers will spend the day exploring local trails, digging for dinosaur bones and fossils! Taking part in a fun Dino scavenger hunt.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Sandcastle camp at the mountain beach
July 9, 2024
9:00am
Who's the best sandcastle builder? spend a relaxing day at the mountain beach learning how to build the perfect sandcastle.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you.
Space Camp at Riverside
July 10, 2024
9:00am
Space. the final frontier.
Join us as we learn about the galaxy we live in and how we explore it. we will have themed activities and adventures.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you.
Aquatic Olympics at Riverside
July 11, 2024
9:00am
Water olympics! Wear your bathing suit for a fun filled day of water sports! Wet and Wild Obstacle course, sponge toss, squirt gun painting, slip and slide and more!
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Biking adventures at Riverside
July 16, 2024
9:00am
This is a camp your kids won't want to miss, back by popular request! Bring your bike, trike or scooter. We will wash and decorate our ride. Learn about the importance of bike safety ,don’t forget your helmet. Then we will be off to ride our bikes around the Riverside Hood! weather permitting
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event or bad weather, camp will be moved.
Camps are non refundable.
thank you.
magic school bus adventure trees and plants at the botanic garden
July 17, 2024
9:00am
Campers will spend the day in the Botanical Gardens learning about how plants grow and thrive
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you.
Splash Zone! At Riverside Park
July 18, 2024
9:00am
Wear your bathing suit for a fun filled day of water activities! Wet and Wild obstacle course, sponge toss, squirt gun painting, slip and slide and more!
Member rate. Call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit www.kidsplaygarden.com to register/fill out required forms. In event of bad weather/poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kid Garden Center.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
All about birds at little toots
July 23, 2024
8:30am
Join us in a day bird watching as we learn about and appreciate our local birds.
Member rate. Call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit www.kidsplaygarden.com to register/fill out required forms.
In event of bad weather/poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kid Garden Center.
Camp is non-refundable.
Mermaids and Pirates at Riverside Park
July 24, 2024
9:00am
Mermaids or Pirates? why not both! come learn about the ocean and everything that lives in it!
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
Sports day at Whistler.
July 25, 2024
9:00am
Join us for a fun day of sports and big activities at whister park
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you
All About Bugs! at the Botanic gardens
July 30, 2024
9:00am
Campers will spend the day in the Botanical Gardens hunting for bugs, learning about the bugs they find and drawing pictures in their bug journals we will create.
Member rate, please call center for non-member rate. In event of bad weather, camp will be moved to Kids garden.
Camps are non-refundable.
Thank you.
Calling all Paleontologists take 2 at Riverside Park
July 31, 2024
9:00am
Campers will spend the day learning about dinosaurs through hands on exploration, digging for dinosaur bones and fossils! Take part in a fun dino egg scavenger hunt and an erupting volcano science experiment.
Member rate. Not a member, no worries! Please call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit website to register/fill out required forms: www.kidsplaygarden.com. In event of bad weather / poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kids Garden Center.
Camps are Non-Refundable.
Thank you
Animal Trackers at whistler
August 1, 2024
9:00am
Bugs, Snakes, Birds and Butterflies, oh my! At Animal Tracker camp we will chase the wild side while learning about reptiles, birds, bugs and so much more! We will learn about scat, habitats, create our own animal print stamps and discover critters on a nature hike!
Member rate. Call for Non-member rate. Families must be registered. Visit www.kidsplaygarden.com to register/fill out required forms. In event of bad weather/poor air quality, camp will be moved to Kid Garden Center.
Camp is non-refundable.
Book Parent's Night Out
Enjoy a well-deserved break with Kids Garden's Parents Night Out! Our trusted team ensures your kids have a fantastic evening filled with fun activities, while you take the night off to relax or enjoy a date night."
Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Steamboat Springs for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
How to Enroll in Preschool
Learn our steps to enroll your child in our preschool program at Kids Garden to kickstart their educational journey with a rich blend of play-based learning, social development, and foundational academics, all tailored to nurture young minds.
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Registration Form
If you are already registered at our Kids Garden Steamboat Springs location, you can skip this step. Registration is family based, so you only need to complete registration one time per year to access all our programs, including preschool.
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Preschool Enrollment Form
This form will alert our team about your intent to enroll, and will help us learn more about your child and your preferred schedule, payment packages of choice, and more about your child's needs.
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Required Paperwork
To ensure the safety and smooth functioning of our programs, the state of Colorado requires this nessesary form to gather essential information about your child, such as:
Required by the State of Colorado
Emergency Contacts & Procedures
Immunizations and Exemptions
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Reserve a Preschool Interest Class
Interested in preschool? Reserve your child for an initial preschool interest class. This does not guarantee your child's preschool spot. Upon pickup, a Kids Garden teacher will review your child's day and discuss the best packages and programs to fit your child and family schedule.
Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Steamboat Springs for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
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Take a Tour of Our Learning Center Creativity Is At the Heart Of Our Center & Everything We Do
Seeing is believing, and we invite you to witness firsthand the magic of Kids Garden. Book a tour today, explore our facilities, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about our programs. Join us at Kids Garden, where every day is an opportunity for your child to thrive, create, and discover. Let's nurture their potential together, one playful moment at a time.
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Why Kids Garden
Kids Garden is a nurturing, natural environment flooded with sun light, living plants, textural elements, wooden structures and a consistent artistic expression. All backed by rich educational theories, green practices, diverse curriculum, creative arts and the freedom drop in to new experiences. A secure environment that stimulates minds and energizes bodies through amazing social interactions. A magical, whimsical place where experiments are encouraged and exploration is the constant.
Kids Play Garden Preschool
Kids Garden's preschool is centered around children ages 3-5 years old, where we seamlessly blend Montessori and Reggio methods to cultivate holistic growth. Through play-based learning, children develop positive socialization, fine motor skills, and effective communication techniques. Our curriculum goes beyond basics, introducing math concepts, reading comprehension, and even yoga for physical and emotional well-being. Join us in fostering a love for learning and exploration in every child!
FAQs
Yes! Kids Garden provides a sibling discount when a family brings both children to the center together. If you choose to become a member, both children will receive discounted hourly rates and access to discounted hourly packages.
We are a shoe-free facility, so your child must wear socks at all times. We have plenty of new pairs available for purchase if you forget. For younger children still in diapers or pull-ups, please bring diapers, wipes, a sippy cup and a spare change of clothes. You are welcome to use one of our storage cubbies to stash shoes, jackets, and other personal items. We kindly ask that your child's items are labeled such as their water bottle, bag or backpack, diapers and wipes. Please give all items needed to a teacher upon drop off to ensure we have everything your little one needs. If you don't have these items at drop off, it's okay! We got you! We sell diapers, snacks and can provide water cups to give you peace of mind that you can drop in anytime. We do not allow outside food or beverages (except water).Please speak with a team member if your child has dietary needs or restrictions.
YES! We are here for the spontaneous moments or when you just need a break for some me time. Kids Garden provides a fun and interactive learning place for your children. Drop the little ones off and enjoy some productive time away and return to happy, worn out kiddos.
Comfortable clothing that can get messy! They’ll be learning through sensory activities, arts and organized crafts that may involve anything from paints and glue to sand and even mud. While they’re sure to have fun, there’s no guarantee their clothes will remain spotless, so please dress them accordingly.
We serve balanced, nutritious meals and snacks everyday at Kids Garden. We do not permit outside food, but rather provide healthy and organic (when possible) sandwiches, fruits, veggies and whole grains that are available daily for a small fee.
For safety and health reasons, we do not allow any outside toys or food. Small children may bring a soft blanket or other small comfort item, but we ask that you leave all other possessions at home or in a storage cubby in our welcome area. Kids Garden has dedicated extensive research to sourcing the best, non-toxic toys and products for our eco-friendly center. Our play space is a time for new discovery and we encourage children to engage in new activities and experience natural materials.
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