We have a fabulous team of teachers with one common goal: providing a clean, loving and safe early learning environment for the children in our community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Mountain Shadows KinderCare Learning Center in Colorado Springs. We are excited to meet you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one our our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition, the main door into our center has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. Otherwise, a door bell is available to visitors who will be greeted by a center staff member. At Mountain Shadows KinderCare we have an on-site Health and Safety Coordinator. Stacy's role includes conducting monthly disaster and fire drills, ensuring that all staff members first aid and CPR certificates are up to date, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: German
- Accreditations: NAEYC, NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- C-CAP(not for Infants, also must be full time), NACCRRA (just deployed families)
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mountain Shadows KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mountain Shadows KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Shadows KinderCare located?
Mountain Shadows KinderCare is located in the Northwest Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Northwest Colorado Springs.
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