New Horizons Cooperative Preschool was founded by a group of parents in 1968 inresponse to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the goal to bring together families traditionally separated by ethnicity, class, race, and culture. For 43 years, New Horizons Cooperative Preschool has continued to operate as a collaborative effort of parents, teachers, and community members to foster diversity and to educate one another.
Our bilingual program began in 1990 to meet a growing need in our community. Half of our children are English speakers, half are Spanish speakers, and all educational activities are presented in both languages. We feel that the whole community benefits with this approach: Spanish speaking students progress in their English, and English speaking students learn key words and phrases while building a strong foundation in the cadence and sounds of Spanish.
We are located in the same North Boulder neighborhood since 1970, behind the Quaker meeting house. Our large tree shaded yard is a great place to play and learn – with play structures to boost gross motor skills, intimate areas for pretend play, chickens to interact with and care for, a garden to dig in, bikes for exercise, and sand to build.
At New Horizons, we embrace our opportunity to educate not just the children, but also their family and extended communities. Programs throughout the year support our families including bilingual workshops, a summer family literacy program, diversity workshops as part of Boulder’s community-wide celebration for Martin Luther King Day, tuition-free English and Spanish language classes for adults, our Learn and Earn computer program, direct assistance in kindergarten registration including the open-enrollment process, and parenting and child development workshops.
“We are so grateful to have found New Horizons Cooperative Preschool in Boulder. Our son thrived in this environment. We are continually impressed by the teacher’s creativity and energy. As parents, it’s been exciting to participate in our child’s education and feel a part of a diverse community. The play-based learning is fun for parents and kids – with the just right mix of freedom and structure. We would highly recommend New Horizons.” - Dave Rosenberg
“When I was deciding where to send my boys to preschool, I was lucky enough to find a a mud-caked, rich, stable, safe, and affordable school, with affectionate and supportive grown-ups. My three boys are exact opposites and thanks to New Horizons Cooperative Preschool I learned to provide them with an environment where they could explore the spiciness of our community and rejoice in being an individual. As they walk into adulthood, they carry this same zest for learning at Boulder High and Harvard. I am grateful to New Horizons for teaching my children AND ME the importance of PLAY in developing a life long love of learning.”
- Joellen Raderstorf
“I found compassionate teachers, a diverse community and a passion to teach all children at New Horizons Cooperative Preschool. My 2 kids loved it.”
– Kim Decker
“We sent our 2 kids here, and I’ d totally recommend it for people looking to give their kids a rich, diverse, play-based experience. It’s a funky, hippie-ish, global preschool with a really diverse student body (economically, linguistically, ethnically, culturally, etc.). It’s cooperative, so you’ve gotta put in some time helping, but that’s what makes the community extra-close. And people drive from all over the county to come to it. Our kids miss it still. ”
- Ethan Decker
“A wonderful and unique preschool experience.” -Aaryn Kay
“New Horizon’s Co-op was like family for our daughter, she felt comfortable to be herself and explore her surroundings in a natural way. For us as parents, learning how to truly co-op was something that is so rare this day and age. We will never forget our experience here and suggest it to anyone looking for something down to earth and family based.”
- Helen Joffe
My daughter Renee went to New Horizons in 1988. I wanted to write to let you know that I have never seen a better early childhood setting anywhere. I have been an ece teacher for over 30 years and worked in four states. There is not a single place that is good as your school. Thank you for creating such a haven for families!
- Denise Judson
just need to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the wonderful teachers and parents of New Horizons. Not only has it been a wonderful school for my son, but also a place where we have grown to love the teachers as an extension of our own family. Thank you, New Horizons, for giving us the chance to be a part of your world. We love you and will miss you dearly as we move on to the next stage in Drew's life as a kindergarten kiddo! We will miss you dearly but will stay in touch for years to come. Peace, love, and happiness to all, Margarita Rubiera
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New Horizons Cooperative Preschool was founded by a group of parents in 1968 inresponse to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the goal to bring together families traditionally separated by ethnicity, class, race, and culture. For 43 years, New Horizons Cooperative Preschool has continued to operate as a collaborative effort of parents, teachers, and community members to foster diversity and to educate one another.
Our bilingual program began in 1990 to meet a growing need in our community. Half of our children are English speakers, half are Spanish speakers, and all educational activities are presented in both languages. We feel that the whole community benefits with this approach: Spanish speaking students progress in their English, and English speaking students learn key words and phrases while building a strong foundation in the cadence and sounds of Spanish.
We are located in the same North Boulder neighborhood since 1970, behind the Quaker meeting house. Our large tree shaded yard is a great place to play and learn – with play structures to boost gross motor skills, intimate areas for pretend play, chickens to interact with and care for, a garden to dig in, bikes for exercise, and sand to build.
At New Horizons, we embrace our opportunity to educate not just the children, but also their family and extended communities. Programs throughout the year support our families including bilingual workshops, a summer family literacy program, diversity workshops as part of Boulder’s community-wide celebration for Martin Luther King Day, tuition-free English and Spanish language classes for adults, our Learn and Earn computer program, direct assistance in kindergarten registration including the open-enrollment process, and parenting and child development workshops.
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My daughter Renee went to New Horizons in 1988. I wanted to write to let you know that I have never seen a better early childhood setting anywhere. I have been an ece teacher for over 30 years and worked in four states. There is not a single place that is good as your school. Thank you for creating such a haven for families!
- Denise Judson