Spanish Immersion Preschool & Pre-K in Denver, CO
Kindergarten readiness built on curiosity, creativity, and confidence in Spanish-immersion classrooms for ages 2.5 to 6. Proud UPK and DPP approved provider.
Our preschool program is a Spanish immersion program where everything comes together. Whether your child has grown with us for years or is joining us for the first time, they find a rich, purposeful environment where they hear and use Spanish throughout the day as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.
We believe kindergarten readiness isn’t just academic. It’s about building confident, curious, and resilient children who love to learn. Our curriculum weaves literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development into every part of the day. As our academic foundation, we use Scholastic’s research-based “Pre-K On My Way” curriculum, a proven, playful program that builds early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills through daily story-rich lessons.
We are proud partners of Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) and the Denver Preschool Program (DPP), which means many Denver families can access our Pre-K program with state-funded tuition support, sometimes at no out-of-pocket cost. Our coordinator can walk you through eligibility and applications.
Children entering our program build on the social and communication milestones developed during their time in our toddler classrooms, refining their skills through structured group learning and cooperative play.
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UPK
K-Ready
What We Offer
Program Highlights
Early Literacy & Writing
Phonics awareness, letter recognition, and pre-writing skills that give children a confident head start in kindergarten reading.
Math & Critical Thinking
Counting, patterns, sorting, and basic numeracy through hands-on activities that make math intuitive and fun.
Spanish Immersion
Our Preschool and Junior Preschool classrooms are Spanish immersion, weaving Spanish into daily routines, songs, stories, and play so children build real language skills naturally.
Kindergarten Readiness
A structured curriculum designed to ensure every child is socially, emotionally, and academically ready for their first day of kindergarten.
Classrooms
Classroom Levels
Junior Preschool
2 – 3 years
Junior Preschool is where children begin to blossom academically and socially. Through project-based learning, art, music, and guided exploration, they develop the vocabulary, attention, and social-emotional skills they need to thrive. Junior Preschool is a Spanish immersion classroom, so children hear and use Spanish throughout the day.
- Spanish immersion classroom
- Early vocabulary building
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional skill development
Preschool / Pre-K
3 – 5 years
Our Pre-K program is a robust kindergarten-readiness curriculum. Children work on early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a structured yet joyful environment, all within a Spanish immersion classroom.
- Spanish immersion classroom
- Numeracy & pattern recognition
- Early literacy & phonics
- Critical thinking & problem solving
Classrooms
Classroom Levels
Junior Preschool
2 – 3 years
Junior Preschool is where children begin to blossom academically and socially. Through project-based learning, art, music, and guided exploration, they develop the vocabulary, attention, and social-emotional skills they need to thrive. Junior Preschool is a Spanish immersion classroom, so children hear and use Spanish throughout the day.
- Spanish immersion classroom
- Early vocabulary building
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional skill development
Preschool / Pre-K
3 – 5 years
Our Pre-K program is a robust kindergarten-readiness curriculum. Children work on early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a structured yet joyful environment, all within a Spanish immersion classroom.
- Spanish immersion classroom
- Numeracy & pattern recognition
- Early literacy & phonics
- Critical thinking & problem solving
Stay Connected
What You'll See in Playground
As children prepare for kindergarten, Playground keeps you close to their academic and social progress, every step of the way. To keep learning engaging year-round, we offer an exciting summer program where children ages 2 to 6 continue exploring through outdoor adventures, creative arts, and community activities.
Project & curriculum updates
Weekly themes, project highlights, and what your child is working on in literacy, math, and science.
Kindergarten-readiness notes
Regular progress notes on the skills that matter most for K-readiness, from letter recognition to social skills.
Photos of art & writing samples
See their drawings, letter practice, and project work in real time. A digital portfolio you can keep forever.
Daily Routine
Sample Daily Schedule
A structured yet joyful day that moves between academics, creative play, outdoor time, and rest, building the habits and rhythms that set children up for school success.
7:45
9:30
10:00
10:15
11:00
11:30
12:30
2:30
4:00
5:15
Activities and schedules may vary slightly by classroom and age group to ensure children are appropriately challenged and engaged at every stage of development.
Enrichment
Enrichment Partners
Beyond the classroom, we bring specialized enrichment right into our center: two beloved Denver organizations, plus a visiting world-music teacher every Monday. Children ages 2 to 6 take part as part of their regular day, with no extra drop-offs and no driving across town.
Ages 2–6
Dance · Movement
Denver Academy of Ballet
Professional teaching artists from Denver Academy of Ballet lead age-appropriate creative-movement and beginning-ballet classes, building coordination, musicality, balance, and confidence through the joy of dance.
Ages 2–6
Sports · Active Play
Hero Kids Sports
Hero Kids Sports brings energetic, non-competitive coaching to our gym and playground, introducing soccer, basketball, and fundamental motor skills through games that keep every child moving, laughing, and cheering each other on.
Ages 2–6
Music · Mondays
World Music
Every Monday, a visiting music teacher shares songs, rhythms, and instruments from cultures around the world, building listening skills, rhythm, and a joyful love of music.
State Programs
Free & Reduced Preschool: UPK & DPP
1080 Learning Center is an approved provider for both Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) and the Denver Preschool Program (DPP). Eligible families may qualify for free or reduced-cost preschool. Visit our Parent Resources page to learn how to apply.
Universal Preschool Colorado
Up to 15 hours per week of tuition-free preschool for every Colorado 4-year-old in the year before kindergarten.
Denver Preschool Program
Tuition credits for Denver families. Every 4-year-old qualifies regardless of income, and credits stack with UPK.
CCAP, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
Financial assistance with child care costs for eligible Colorado families, based on income and household size. Apply through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.