Childcare near Downtown Denver
1080 Learning Center is a private, nonprofit childcare and preschool center in the heart of Denver, welcoming families from across the city with care from 6 weeks through Pre-K.
Where We Are
Located on Kalamath Street
You will find us at 1080 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80204, in the La Alma/Lincoln Park neighborhood, just a block from the Santa Fe Arts District and minutes from downtown Denver.
Our location puts quality early childhood education within easy reach of families living and working across central Denver, from the Golden Triangle and Baker to Capitol Hill and beyond.
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods We Serve
Because we sit at the crossroads of several central Denver neighborhoods, we are a convenient childcare choice for families all over the city. Many of our families come from:
La Alma / Lincoln Park
Our home neighborhood, right here on Kalamath Street.
Golden Triangle
Museums and Civic Center, just to the east.
Santa Fe Arts District
Denver’s arts corridor, one block west.
Baker
Baker, Athmar Park, and Valverde, just to the south.
Capitol Hill
An easy drive to the north and east.
Downtown Denver
The city center, only minutes north.
Getting Here
Parking and Getting to the Center
Is Parking Available?
Yes. Drop-off and pick-up are quick and easy, with nearby street parking on Kalamath Street and the surrounding blocks so you can walk your child in and connect with their teachers each day.
How Parents Commute
We are easy to reach by car from I-25, 6th Avenue, and Speer Boulevard, and we sit right on the Santa Fe Drive and Kalamath Street one-way pair. Families who take transit can use the RTD light rail at the nearby 10th and Osage station.
Around Us
Nearby Landmarks
Our central Denver location keeps families close to the places that make the neighborhood special:
1
Art District on Santa Fe
First Friday art walks, a block east
2
Lincoln Park & La Alma
Green space and the La Alma Recreation Center
3
Sunken Gardens Park
A historic park, a short stroll away
4
Denver Health
The city’s major medical campus, blocks away
5
Golden Triangle
Museums and Civic Center Park
6
Downtown Denver
The city center, minutes north
Room to play, right in the city
A secure outdoor play yard gives children fresh air, movement, and room to explore, all just minutes from downtown Denver.
Our Programs
What Ages We Serve
We care for children from 6 weeks through Pre-K across seven classroom levels.
Our Infants program (6 weeks to 18 months) offers attentive, low-ratio care in two dedicated classrooms. Toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years) is play-based across three rooms, with hands-on exploration and gentle routines. And Preschool & Pre-K (2.5 to 6 years) builds kindergarten readiness with Spanish immersion. 1080 is a UPK and DPP approved provider.
Curious how it all fits together? Read about our curriculum →
Why Downtown Denver
Why Choose Childcare near Downtown Denver
For working families, a central Denver location means childcare that fits your day instead of adding a detour to it. Being close to downtown makes drop-off and pick-up simple whether you work in the city center, the medical district, or the arts district next door.
It also means your child grows up surrounded by everything that makes Denver special: parks, art, community events, and a neighborhood that shows up for its youngest residents. We bring that city right into our classrooms through community partnerships and outings.
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Our Difference
What Makes 1080 Different
From Other Denver Centers
Private & nonprofit
Every decision is centered on children and families, not a bottom line. We are one of the few non-faith-based nonprofit centers in Denver.
Spanish immersion
Our Preschool and Junior Preschool classrooms are Spanish immersion, so children build real language skills through everyday play.
UPK & DPP approved
An approved provider for Universal Preschool Colorado and the Denver Preschool Program, helping make quality care affordable.
Warm, experienced teachers
Low ratios, genuine warmth, and daily Playground app updates keep you close to your child's day, every day.