8139 Glory Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80924

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Best Child Care Colorado Springs - Montessori Daycare for Growing Independence (Ages 1–5)

Finding the Right Care for Your Child's Earliest Years

Choosing child care for your little one is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Whether you need full-time care, part-time care, or a gentle introduction to early learning before preschool, you want a place that feels warm, safe, and deeply respectful of your child's natural growth. You want calmness instead of chaos, real guidance instead of constant turnover, and a teacher who truly understands children.
At Black Forest Montessori, our Montessori-based daycare Colorado Springs program welcomes children from 12 months through 5 years of age, blending the comfort of home with the structure and intention of an authentic Montessori environment. For the past 4 years, families across Colorado Springs have trusted us to support their child's earliest years, the years where independence, curiosity, emotional expression, and movement take shape.
Because we offer both part-time and full-time schedules, your child benefits from a consistent rhythm no matter how often they attend. Full-time learners settle deeply into the daily flow of Montessori work, outdoor exploration, and peaceful rest. Part-time learners experience the same environment, same guide, and same loving routines, ensuring predictable comfort on every visit.

Supporting the Milestones That Matter Most

Young children thrive when mealtimes are predictable, unhurried, and filled with opportunities for independence. At this developmental stage, children are discovering new tastes, learning how to make healthy choices, and becoming more aware of their own physical needs. Parents often notice their child expressing preferences, wanting to help prepare food, or trying to feed themselves without assistance, all beautiful signs of growth.
Our Prepared Meals Program supports these needs by offering fresh, daily school prepared meals colorado springs families trust. Children practice motor skills, language development, social awareness, and emotional regulation as they take turns, pass food, use real plates and utensils, and participate in simple routines that make mealtime meaningful. Just as importantly, nutritious meals help stabilize energy levels and improve focus during the Montessori work cycle.
By preparing meals in-house, we maintain a respectful, peaceful rhythm that allows children to transition smoothly between learning and eating. This supports concentration, curiosity, and the overall sense of security children need to thrive. Mealtime isn't just about food... it's about building practical life skills, community connection, and self-confidence.

Why Families Choose Our In-Home Montessori Environment

Black Forest Montessori blends the best of Montessori toddler/preschool education with the warmth of a small, in-home child care setting. Unlike traditional daycare centers, where noise levels can be overwhelming and classrooms overcrowded, our environment is intentionally quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally grounding. Here, every child is seen, whether they're 1 or 6.
Our Montessori-certified teacher prepares the environment daily with activities matched to each developmental stage. Younger children work on movement, language, and practical life skills, while older preschoolers engage in sensorial exploration, pre-reading, early math, and expanded social development. The multi-age setting encourages empathy and community... older children naturally model kindness and independence for younger friends.
Both part-time and full-time children benefit from:
Beautiful, orderly environments
Real materials and child-sized tools
Outdoor learning
Grace & Courtesy lessons
Warm, responsive caregiving
Spanish language exposure
Stable routines that help children feel safe and confident
Families across Colorado Springs and nearby communities consistently share that our program feels more like a second home than a colorado springs daycare center, calm, personal, loving, and truly child-centered.

The Confidence That Grows When Children Feel Secure

Parents frequently tell us that their child's confidence blossoms after joining our program. Toddlers begin speaking new words, trying new foods, helping with simple tasks, and showing more emotional regulation. Young preschoolers grow more independent, more social, and more curious about the world.
We often hear stories like, "Drop-offs used to be hard, but now she runs to the door," or "He's calmer at home and loves showing us what he learned," or "She can't wait to tell us about her friends and her lessons." These transformations happen because children feel secure, respected, and supported every single day.
The shift isn't sudden or forced. It unfolds naturally as children discover they can trust the environment, trust their teacher, and trust themselves. This foundation of emotional security becomes the bedrock for all future learning, friendships, and challenges they'll face.

Trusted by Colorado Springs Families for 4 Years

With 4 years of serving families in Colorado Springs, Black Forest Montessori has built a reputation for delivering childcare that parents deeply trust. Our Montessori-certified teacher, low ratios, and peaceful structure ensure every child, from 12 months to 6 years, receives personalized attention and loving guidance.
Families from Black Forest, Briargate, Rockrimmon, Stetson Hills, Northeast Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas choose our program because it blends the comfort of home with the unmatched developmental benefits of Montessori education. This is childcare that honors the whole child: emotionally, socially, academically, and physically.

Experience the Difference with a School Tour

Choosing the right child care is more than finding a safe place... it's about giving your child a foundation of confidence, independence, and joy. At Black Forest Montessori, we're honored to support children ages 12 months to 5 years with warm routines, Montessori materials, outdoor exploration, and meaningful connection.
We invite you to schedule a personal tour and experience our peaceful environment for yourself. Whether you're hoping for part-time flexibility or full-time consistency, our program supports your child with love, structure, and the gentle guidance they deserve.
Your child deserves a place where they're seen, supported, and celebrated every day.