Preschool
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Early Little Learners - Age: 2 ½ – 3 years
This class offers preschoolers the opportunity to develop socially, intellectually, and physically. It is a “beginning” to the preschool world. Children must be toilet trained and not in diapers or pull-ups to be eligible for this class. View days and times.
Early Little Learners Plus - Age: 3-4 years
This class is an extended class for preschool children. The structured theme curriculum places emphasis on large motor, small motor, cognitive, science, and math life skills. “Zoo Phonics” will also be introduced. Children must be toilet-trained and not in diapers or pull-ups to be eligible for this class. View days and times.
Early Explorers - Age: 4 years
This class focuses on preparing your youngster for Kindergarten. Various activities are used to help your child gain a general understanding of themed topics as well as letters through “Zoo Phonics.” Your child is exposed to structured classroom situations as well as unstructured time. This is a “Pre-K” course. View days and times.
Journey Into Kindergarten - Age: 5 years by January
This class focuses on the little one who missed the Kindergarten cut off. This is a high-quality preschool class that offers language, math, social studies, science, and social skills. This Pre-K course is for children who have previously attended a preschool class. View days and times.
Lunch Brigade - Age: 4-5 years
Lunch Brigade is an extended day Early Learning Program that is designed to give children a chance to eat lunch with friends and help children expand their creativity, large motor, and social skills. Each session will start with lunch and finish with an exciting activity which might include a cooking project, time in the gymnastics center, art activities, science, math, and other physical activities. This program is guaranteed by the number of children registered. All students currently enrolled in Early Explorers Plus (Pre-K), and Journey to Kindergarten preschool classes are eligible to participate in Lunch Brigade.
Meet The Broomfield Early Education Teachers!
My Name is Nichole Bertsch. I have worked with Broomfield Early Learning for 15 years. I started out as a preschool aide and discovered my passion was teaching. I have been the Preschool Director for 7 years and recently moved up to a Youth and Teen Coordinator. My position now as a Youth and Teen Coordinator gives me the opportunity to help all of the children in our program. I am married with two children, a 16-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl. We also have three Shiba-Inus. |
My name is Danielle. I was born and raised here in Colorado. My husband and I have two daughters, a great dane (who thinks he is a puppy), and a cat (who thinks she is a dog). My family and I enjoy getting outside to enjoy what our beautiful state has to offer as well as going to festivals. We also love to travel and explore new places. I have been working as a teacher with the Broomfield Early Learning Program since 2019; however, I have worked with Broomfield City’s Children programs since 2013. I love working with children. My favorite part of teaching is watching the student's personalities blossom throughout the year as they foster friendships with their peers. |
| Hi, my name is Cara Rafferty. This is my second year teaching at Broomfield Early Learning. I have also volunteered with the STEAM Destination Imagination program for over ten years, teaching children from elementary through high school about creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. I am currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education as well. We are all lifelong learners, and there's never a wrong time to learn something new! My husband and I are both native Coloradans, and we have two awesome kids aged 10 and 7, along with our cat, Lucy, and our dog, Charlie. I spend my limited free time crafting, knitting, crocheting, and playing board games with my family. I look forward to helping your children learn, grow, and discover! |
Hello, My Name is Nicole, and I am a preschool Instructor. This year marks my 20 years of working with young children. I have worked for the City and County of Broomfield for almost a year. I moved to Colorado 7 years ago. I have lived in Broomfield for two years. I enjoy spending time with my family playing video games, board games, or sports! I love teaching, and It helps that I'm a big kid myself, but I truly believe what everyone preaches, the first 5 years of a child's life, are most important. I enjoy being a part of those first 5 years. |
My name is Karen Cassidy. My husband and I are originally from Nebraska, we moved to Colorado in 1995. I have been teaching preschool since 2005. I love teaching young children and my goal for my students is to instill a love for learning that will stay with them throughout their life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, thrift storing, reading, and watching Hallmark movies. |
| Hi, My Name is Rachel. This is my first year of teaching with Early Learning. I love spending time with my family, taking photos, and crafting. As a teacher, I love seeing the children's different personalities and watching them learn new things. |