About Us
Our philosophy is simple. Let little people be little for as long as they can. Let them have fun, get dirty, touch everything, be inquisitive... ask as many questions as they can think of, and introduce them to new activities that inspire them to love and forever play in the outdoors.
Unlike a traditional preschool, Free Range operates as a hybrid indoor / outdoor program focusing on pre-academic skills development. These include critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and building social and emotional competence.
Our aim is to provide high-quality, meaningful learning experiences that meet children’s developmental needs, while fostering their natural curiosity.
We offer a nurturing learning environment, experienced learning guides, and unique, hands-on learning opportunities that help build the foundation for the future.
Located on the south side of GWS we have full access to the RFTA Bus system and Rio Grande Trail. Most days you will find us running around in custom toddler E-bike Rickshaw. With 60 miles of charge and seatbelts we can go just about anywhere! There are 39 points of interest within Glenwood City limits that we will visit throughout the year. Yucky days we might ride the bus around town to reach our destination, but since our custom kid wagon has a cover and super fat tires - we will stick to the trails as long as possible!
Here at Free Range we LOVE ART. Splatter art, glitter paint, body paint, markers, crayons, clay, puff clay, play-dough, plaster of Paris...you name it we have it and use it. We even paint our therapy horse!
We also like animals. Your kiddo will hang out with dogs, cat, birds, horses, llamas, alpacas, cows, bunny rabbits….whatever we can find to pet!
We do take CCAP and UPK FUNDS and we also participate in The Kid's Nutrition Program. We will provide your kiddo with breakfast, lunch and two snacks each day. Home cooked in our kitchen with as many local ingredients as we can source. Your child will experience regional and cultural variations and as much variety as I can imagine.
With my past lives in management, general contracting, manufacturing, bookkeeping & Masters in Elementary Education, I have a rather unique background / set of experiences. While our program by its very nature allows us to wander it is also very structured with each day having a lesson and meal plan. This allows me to ensure we are fully supporting your child’s educational and gastronomic needs. Cooking is something I truly enjoy, and feeding people is something I enjoy even more. There will not be limitations on food. If your child is hungry, they will eat until they are full.
I also believe in sleep. From 2 - 4:30 your child will be left to sleep as they please.
