Admission Information
Thank you for your interest in joining the Explore and Discover cooperative! We are committed to providing a quality early education program for infants and toddlers in Denver’s Wheat Ridge neighborhood.
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Our families and professional staff work together, contributing their time, talents, and skills to meet the ideals of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
Collaboration in a parent co-op requires time and commitment but is very rewarding and fundamental to our program. Learn more about the parent cooperative model and the time commitment here.
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We are currently at full enrollment and operating with a waitlist for all age levels. To apply for admission, please complete the application form below.
Enrollment Process
Our enrollment process is designed to be clear and transparent, ensuring families understand each step of joining our cooperative community.
Waitlist & Acceptance
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Complete our waitlist application online
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Submit a $75 non-refundable waitlist fee
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After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation and automatic monthly updates
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Receive notification when a space becomes available
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Accept the offered space within the specified timeframe
Enrollment Steps
Once a space is offered and accepted:
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Complete enrollment forms via Docusign
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Submit required documentation and health records
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Attend new family orientation
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Commit to cooperative membership requirements
Tuition and Fees
Number of Days Per Week | Up to 18 Months Old | 18 Months - 3 Years Old |
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1 day | $451 | $406 |
2 days | $902 | $812 |
3 days | $1353 | $1218 |
4 days (No longer offer M-Th) | $1804 | $1624 |
5 days | $2255 | $2030 |
Tuition rates are subject to change. Parents will be given advance notice and current tuition rates will be posted on this site.
Visiting Explore & Discover
Thank you for your interest in Explore & Discover! We welcome families to explore our program through both virtual and in-person tours.
Our virtual tour provides an excellent first look at our Reggio-inspired environment and cooperative model. For families on our waitlist, we prioritize in-person tours where you can:
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Observe our classrooms in action
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Meet our teaching team
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Learn more about our cooperative approach
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Ask questions about our program
Due to high interest in our program, we maintain waitlists for all age groups. We recommend families begin with our virtual tour and join our waitlist early, as this helps us better coordinate in-person visit opportunities.
We look forward to introducing you to our learning community!