The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
2004
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Hours Of Operation: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 6 years
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR?
The application deadline for KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR located?
KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR is located in the Glenwood Grove North Iris neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Glenwood Grove North Iris.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR is Temple Grandin School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart Of Jesus School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mapleton Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mapleton Montessori School
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Patience Montessori School
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Tuition listed
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool ![Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students]( "Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 746-3734
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 746-3734
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tara Performing Arts High School ![Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - "The immersion in culture that Tara students experience teaches how interconnected we all are and sets us on paths to becoming global citizens, benefiting not just ourselves but our communities andthe world at large."Alumna, Class of 2017]( "Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - \"The immersion in culture that Tara students experience teaches how interconnected we all are and sets us on paths to becoming global citizens, benefiting not just ourselves but our communities andthe world at large.\"Alumna, Class of 2017")
Special Program Emphasis
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
96 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Hillside School
Special Education School
6620 Gunpark Rd
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mapleton Montessori School
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Patience Montessori School
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Tuition listed
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool ![Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students]( "Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 746-3734
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 746-3734
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4072 19th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Repplier Drive
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2500
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2500
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5431
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Norwood Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5441
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-5441
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 High Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2700
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 561-2700
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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