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Since 2009, Willowbrae Childcare Academy has offered programs to families for infants to school age children.

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, Willowbrae Academy provides an enriched educational curriculum using leading-edge technology to set new standards for security, communication, and operations.

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Meeting the individual needs and interests of a child is our number one priority.

Our Programs

Through our unique programs Willowbrae Young Scholars, Body Break KID FIT, and Willowbrae Creative Kids, children learn to express themselves, engage in individual and group interactions and use classroom materials purposefully and productively.

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Our Curriculum

Willowbrae Academy’s curriculum is the heart of what we provide for our children. The curriculum is based on three proven methods of learning: Montessori, High Scope and Emergent. Through our customized developmental programs, our activities are linked to specific learning areas ensuring parents that each activity has purpose.

Montessori

Montessori focuses on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. Children choose how they want to learn.

High Scope

High Scope supports the belief that children learn the best when they participate actively in the learning process. Active participatory learning is a partnership between teachers and children.

Emergent

Emergent is a curriculum based on the child and teacher's interest and passion. Flexibility and creativity are key compounds.

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Our Classes

Willowbrae Academy offers programs to families for infants to school age children. We recognize that all children are unique individuals and offer programs within a fully inclusive learning environment that assists children in reaching their full potential and endeavors to meet their every need.

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Learning Areas

At Willowbrae Academy, our responsibility to the children in our care is to make every day a new experience and challenge. Our curriculum includes key learning areas designed to enable children to learn about themselves, others and the world around them.

Social Skills and Diversity

Children are exposed to a socially inclusive and culturally sensitive environment, where social responsibility is nurtured. Children are taught to respect diversity and appreciate their own uniqueness and that of others. Children learn how to be emphatic, co-operative, helping, and how to develop friendships.

Emotional Skills

Children experience a safe and caring environment where their emotional health, positive self-identities and sense of belonging are fostered. Children develop a sense of self and a sense of others. Children learn to form trusting, respectful relationships.

Cognitive Abilities

Children experience open and flexible environments where playful exploration and problem solving are encouraged. Children test their limits, learn the dynamics of working together, and develop different strategies to identify and work out problems. Children also learn to question, observe and inquire about the world around them.

Communication, Language and Literacy

Children experience intellectually, socially and culturally engaging environments where their speech, language, literacy and social communication skills are valued and supported. These skills are developed through classroom activities, peer interaction, and active play.

Physical Health

Children experience safe and caring environments where physical health and positive lifestyle choices are promoted and encouraged. Children explore body and movement, develop gross and fine motor skills, learn about food and nutrition, and are taught to take responsibility for personal care.

Imagination and Creativity

Children are exposed to open and flexible environments where imagination and creativity are encouraged through dramatic play, music, dance, arts and crafts. Children create imaginary scenarios in which they explore new possibilities. Children are encouraged to create something new and original.

Bright Minds, New Technology

Open communication between parents and Willowbrae Academy staff is fundamental to the success of your child’s care. Braeview is our exclusive on-line communication software for parents and staff, ensuring that you are always aware of what your child is doing while in our care.

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Meet Our Director Jessica Adams

Hello Willowbrae Families,

My name is Jessica Adams. I was born in Frankfort Germany. My husband and I have been married for 13 years. Together, we have four beautiful children, three girls and one boy. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education and I have been in the early childhood industry for fourteen years. Eight of those years I have been a director. A child development career is so rewarding. I enjoy building an environment that is positive for all families allowing children the opportunity to thrive and build foundational skills to become successful adults

I look forward to meeting all of you and having you be a part of our Willowbrae school family!

OPENING FALL 2025*

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91 East 136th Ave Thornton, CO 80023

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