Arvada, Colorado’s most inclusive preschool – participating in Universal Pre-K (UPK) programs.

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Providing Quality Preschool Education Since 1961

Welcome to Happy Valley Children’s Ranch, a place where education is transformed through a unique blend of play, exploration, and hands-on experiences all guided, shaped, and supported by our exceptional teachers. Our 2-acre ranch sets the stage for a preschool that goes beyond traditional learning, creating a haven for joyful education where children not only thrive but also discover the wonders of the world around them.

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

Excellence

Holistic Approach

Connection

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

Excellence

Holistic Approach

Connection

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Our Programs

Happy Valley Children’s Ranch offers four programs to meet age-appropriate learning and enrichment needs. Our Preschool program emphasizes social skills and foundational abilities through flexible 2 or 3-day options. Moving to Pre-Kindergarten, we offer part-time and half-day options, aligning with the Colorado Kindergarten School Readiness Initiative. Excitingly, our half-day Kindergarten class for 5-year-olds prepares students for 1st grade with a focus on play-based learning. Many students will use this year to increase school stamina prior to starting full-day kindergarten.

  • Preschool (3-year-old)
  • Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-old) – UPK Provider
  • Kindergarten (5-year-old)
  • Summer Camp Program (for ages 3-10)
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High Fives from Happy Valley Children’s Ranch Families

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We love Happy Valley! The new owners have been great. We had our daughter in a larger place and moved her here and it’s been such an amazing change in her. She goes daily so happily. She loves the animal or as she calls it the farm.

Marcy Patel

This place is amazing! My child has had a wonderful PK experience here. The director is wonderful to work with, and the teachers are amazing. I chose this school because of the focus on the whole child, the incorporation of outdoor play and animals into daily routines, and the low-tech environment.

Rachel Garcia

Happy Valley Children’s Ranch Preschool is a magical place! My daughter has excelled academically as well as socially. The farm animal element adds a unique and fun feature to the school and the rest of the staff is a pleasure to connect with.

Dayna Vaiana

This review is overdue! Happy Valley is a magical place, and we’re so grateful for the whole team! It’s obvious they care deeply, go above and beyond, and our little man LOVES it. He “never wants to leave his red school” ha. To be honest I don’t want him to either. Thank you Happy Valley and all the staff – you are absolute gems.

Missy Dennison

Happy Valley is such a magical pre-school. Two of my sons have attended & I have two more coming. Julie, the owner, is absolutely amazing. I have seen such tremendous growth in my children. They are truly happy & gain wonderful confidence. The staff communicates so well & works hard to include fun concerts & cute graduations. My children are always excited to go & come back so happy. We can’t recommend enough!

Kiana Rogers Ullrich

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE Happy Valley! We first got introduced to Happy Valley when I enrolled my daughter in their summer camp. Her teachers were fabulous and because of this we ended up enrolling her for preschool the following year.

Apryl Dressler