Blue Skies Exploration Academy

Blue Skies Exploration Academy

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Blue Skies Exploration Academy sign on a green lawn beside a wooden fence and trees

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Location Overview

Welcome to Blue Skies Exploration Academy. Conveniently located between Route 21 and I-25, this center is easily accessible for commuters and neighbors throughout the Colorado Springs area.

We offer a warm, inspiring early learning environment rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, where children learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships.

Educators thoughtfully follow each child’s interests, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving through hands-on experiences.

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Address
1960 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Hours
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
6 weeks through 5 years
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K/UPK
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, and PM Snack
Classroom with child-sized tables, tree-stump seats, plants, and autumn leaf garlands

Reggio Emilia–Inspired Approach

Our Reggio Emilia–inspired approach is rooted in the belief that children are capable, curious learners who thrive when their ideas and interests are honored. This philosophy encourages children to explore the world through inquiry, collaboration, and creativity, supporting growth across social, emotional, and cognitive development.

At Blue Skies Exploration Academy, classrooms are designed to evolve alongside the children in them. Teachers observe closely and guide learning through long-term, child-directed projects that grow from children’s questions and discoveries. This approach thoughtfully combines the best qualities of play-based learning, Waldorf, and Montessori methods, creating experiences that feel both structured and imaginative.

By centering learning around curiosity and meaningful exploration, our Reggio-inspired environment helps children build critical thinking skills, express themselves creatively, and develop a strong sense of confidence and connection. It’s an approach that supports children as thoughtful, engaged learners, ready to explore the world with wonder and purpose.

Free Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado

High-quality preschool made accessible for every family.

Three preschoolers laughing together while drawing at a classroom table

We’re proud to participate in Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado, a free, state-funded program that helps ensure every child has access to a strong start. UPK provides eligible 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds with qualifying needs with tuition-free preschool hours at trusted community providers like Blue Skies Exploration Academy.

Who Is Eligible

While the state determines eligibility and the number of funded hours during the matching process, UPK Colorado is available to:

  • All 4-year-olds in the year before kindergarten
  • Some 3-year-olds who meet qualifying criteria (including learning needs or family circumstances)

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Call our center for more details, or learn more here.

Community & Classroom Fun

Learning at Blue Skies extends far beyond the classroom. Through themed celebrations, hands-on activities, and community engagement, we make every season special and meaningful for our students.

Two children making Halloween crafts with paper bats and decorated cardboard tubes

Classroom Parties

From Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, we bring holidays to life through crafts, games, and connection.

Two smiling girls with tiger and butterfly face paint

Special Attire Days

From Wacky Hair Day to Rodeo Week, we make learning fun with themed dress-up days tied to events, holidays, and weekly lessons.

Firefighter talking with a boy wearing a fire helmet in a classroom

Fun Within the Community

Through special visits from community helpers and local professionals, children get to learn about the world around them.

These experiences help children connect what they learn in class to the world around them, building confidence and compassion with every adventure.

Hear From Our Families

“Blue Skies Exploration Academy is the best program for my child. The love and care is second to none. Every day there are activities my daughter participates in. Her skills are developed through fun and educational activities. I wouldn’t trust my daughter with anyone else.”

– A Blue Skies Parent

A smiling teacher helping preschoolers fit colorful wooden shapes into puzzle boards

Our Staff

Our Blue Skies team is made up of dedicated educators who bring warmth, expertise, and heart to every classroom. Together, they create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and celebrated for who they are.

Bright classroom with a red rocking chair, book display, wooden shelves, and art easels

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1960 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918