Boulder Journey School

Boulder Journey School serves children ages 8 weeks to 5 years. The program includes 14 classrooms in a 17,000 square foot building, plus an art studio, a materials studio, and a theater. All classrooms open to outdoor learning areas.

Programs

• Boulder Journey School — 8 weeks to 5 years
• Teacher Education Program
• Professional Development Offerings
• Conferences
• Study Tours
• Virtual Workshops
• Consulting

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Facility hours: Open 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 12 months a year

About the provider

For over 25 years, Boulder Journey School has been inspired by a strong relationship with educators from the world-renowned schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. It is internationally recognized for leadership and innovation in early childhood education. The school hosts local, national, and international visitors and offers conferences, study tours, virtual workshops, and consulting for educators throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Private school that welcomes over 200 children and their families. Students range in age from 8 weeks to 5 years. Tuition and scholarship information is listed for the Teacher Education Program. Boulder Journey School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies or scholarship program.

What families say

“What is a contextual curriculum? Adding the word “contextual” to “curriculum” places strong emphasis on the idea that learning happens in a context. Learning happens in relation to and as a result of experiences, environment, relationships, family, community, culture and politics.” — Boulder Journey School

“I was immediately impressed with the degree of ownership the students obviously have.” — Boulder Journey School Visitor

“While on my first tour of Boulder Journey School, I got the sense that I was in a small village inhabited by happy, giggling children, and I thought, "This is where I want my son to begin his childhood."” — Boulder Journey School parent

Last updated August 20, 2026.