Persimmon Early Learning Child Care and Preschool

Affordable, Flexible Boulder Child Care

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Persimmon Early Learning offers high-quality, affordable child care, serving Boulder County children and families for 40 years. We provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas.

Click on the images below to learn more about our program.

Preschooler feeding chickens on field trip for Persimmon Early Learning childcare preschool

Enrollment and Tuition

Now enrolling! Learn more about our current classroom openings, tuition rates, schedules, and enrollment process.
Teacher and infant playing outside at Persimmon Early Learning Child Care

Our Teachers and Curriculum

Our experiential, play-based Storybook Journey program is led by Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)-qualified staff.
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Our Indoor and Outdoor Classrooms

Our child care center in downtown Boulder features newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas.
Child looking at plant in garden at Persimmon Early Learning Child Care Preschool

Wellness and Nutrition

We offer a nutritious meal program led by a full-time nutritionist and chef, plus active play, yoga, nutrition lessons, and gardening.

Quality, Affordable Child Care

  • We offer low teacher-to-child ratios in all classrooms (Infants 1:3, Toddlers 1:4, Preschool 1:5). 
  • We provide care for children as young as eight weeks old up to seven years old.
  • Persimmon Early Learning provides a nutritious meal program with a full-time nutritionist and chef on site, as well as active play, yoga, gardening, and cooking and nutrition lessons. Tuition includes all meals, snacks and activities.
  • We’re a Level 4 Colorado Shines Rated Early Childhood Program.
  • Persimmon Early Learning provides enrollment opportunities for low-income families through Boulder County CCAP and emergency care options for families with no other immediate child care options.

Please visit our Enrollment and Tuition page to begin our child care enrollment process today. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot respond directly to phone calls or emails. Please visit the Enrollment and Tuition page for information about our process.

For information about options for short-term (six weeks or less) or drop-in care, visit our Drop-in and Short-term Child Care page.

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Now Hiring Teachers!

Visit our Employment Opportunities page for more information.

"We absolutely love the entire team, and the exceptional care for our child. I'm also so happy with the nutritious food served, and all of the facility enhancements."
Persimmon Early Learning Parent
Child in teacher's lap, reading a book at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool
Four toddlers in a sandbox at Persimmon Early Learning Boulder child care preschool
Teacher and infant playing in IDC yard at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool
Preschoolers using pretend play to run their own store at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool
Preschoolers in Outdoor Learning Environment
Toddlers in sitting in a circle, listening to a teacher read a story
Two toddlers balancing on obstacle course at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool
Smiling infant in outdoor play area at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool
Preschooler holding up ear of corn at Persimmon Early Learning child care preschool in Boulder
Preschooler feeding chickens on field trip for Persimmon Early Learning childcare preschool
Child crawling through blue tube
"100% satisfied. The staff is exceptionally professional, skilled, and compassionate."
Persimmon Early Learning Parent

Logo for City of Boulder Housing and Human ServicesThank you to City of Boulder Housing and Human Services Department and the Health Equity Fund for your grant funding for Persimmon Early Learning!