Happy Valley Children's Ranch

Happy Valley Children's Ranch Our school is proud to be participating in the State of Colorado’s Universal Preschool program to increase accessibility to as many families as possible.

Happy Valley Children’s Ranch is a preschool situated on a 2-acre farm in the beautiful foothills of Arvada, CO and has been providing quality education to children since 1961. Our preschool offers part-time half-day educational programs for children ages 3 to 6 years old based on the Colorado Academic Standards for Kindergarten readiness. At Happy Valley Children’s Ranch Preschool, we believe tha

t children learn best through meaningful play experiences both inside the classroom and in the outside environment. We provide an atmosphere that is safe, nurturing, respectful, creative and fun. We teach children about the importance of respecting themselves, others, animals and the environment. We help children develop intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills through developmentally age-appropriate activities. Happy Valley is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for our students. Our owner/director Julie Bown is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and holds a master degree in special education. Julie believes that all students deserve access to quality education, and is committed to working with families to make as many accommodations as possible so all can have access to our amazing school. A unique part of our program is our ranch atmosphere. We have farm animals including: miniature horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Children learn about each one of our animals by interacting with them, and they get to ride the miniature horses on a pony ring. We also offer a Summer Camp Program for Children ages 3 to 7 during the months of June-August. They attend two days per week for a three hour session. Families can choose from a 6 week or 4 week session. Registration for our summer camp opens in February.

What does it take to get ready for the school year - a lot of hard work - a lot of love - and a team that is dedicated t...
08/19/2026

What does it take to get ready for the school year - a lot of hard work - a lot of love - and a team that is dedicated to the school and each other. We work hard and play hard. Can’t wait to start this year with all your kids ❤️

Major shout out and thank you to Brody Barnes and troop 1876. Brody did his Eagle Scout scout project here and got our p...
08/12/2026

Major shout out and thank you to Brody Barnes and troop 1876. Brody did his Eagle Scout scout project here and got our playground back to tip top shape.

Even better - Brody’s an alum! Check the pics of his project and then him…. just a few years ago as a student!

I just ran into a Happy Valley alum outside of Starbucks…. And what’s she doing…. Running her very own horse back riding...
08/12/2026

I just ran into a Happy Valley alum outside of Starbucks…. And what’s she doing…. Running her very own horse back riding program!

Jackie’s love for horses started at Happy Valley as a preschooler - way to go for living your dream!

How much hay do the horses eat…. A LOT!!!That’s over 100 bales of hay at 50lbs a pop…. And in 6 months…. We’re gonna nee...
07/22/2026

How much hay do the horses eat…. A LOT!!!

That’s over 100 bales of hay at 50lbs a pop…. And in 6 months…. We’re gonna need more!

Thank you Isreal Cisneros and his crew - you rock!

THANK YOU Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance! What an amazing experience for our kiddos! They loved seeing your animals - ...
07/17/2026

THANK YOU Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance! What an amazing experience for our kiddos! They loved seeing your animals - your presentation was terrific.

Introducing a UPK class specifically designed for emergent readers. Interested? Schedule a tour on our website so we can...
07/14/2026

Introducing a UPK class specifically designed for emergent readers. Interested? Schedule a tour on our website so we can meet your child and see if they're ready :)

Talk about a creative kiddo. Made this a from our recycling center :)
07/01/2026

Talk about a creative kiddo. Made this a from our recycling center :)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT -- NO SCHOOL TOMORROW -- SNOW DAYJeffco has called a snow day for all Jeffco Schools tomorrow, We...
05/06/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT -- NO SCHOOL TOMORROW -- SNOW DAY

Jeffco has called a snow day for all Jeffco Schools tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th. While we are not a Jeffco school, we do follow all their weather advisories.

Stay safe and warm :)

A week in the life at Happy Valley! A visit by arvada_fire and a hula hoop race! Guess who won? And don’t forget! ✨ENROL...
01/31/2026

A week in the life at Happy Valley! A visit by arvada_fire and a hula hoop race! Guess who won?
And don’t forget!
✨ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR✨
Head on over to our website and see the "enrollment" page to secure your spot for the 2026-2027 school year!
✨ UPK Families — Don’t Miss This! ✨
If your child will be 4 years old before October 1, 2026, they likely qualify for Colorado’s UPK program, which can cover 100% of monthly tuition for the 2026–2027 school year.
👋 Want to learn more?
➡️ Book an in-person tour through our website
➡️ Visit our website to learn more about programs and class offerings
➡️ Contact us with any questions—we’re happy to help!
⏳ Spots are limited and enrollment fills fast. Don’t wait!

✨ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR✨ Head on over to our website and see the "enrollment" page to secu...
01/27/2026

✨ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR✨
Head on over to our website and see the "enrollment" page to secure your spot for the 2026-2027 school year!
✨ UPK Families — Don’t Miss This! ✨
If your child will be 4 years old before October 1, 2026, they likely qualify for Colorado’s UPK program, which can cover 100% of monthly tuition for the 2026–2027 school year.
👋 Want to learn more?
➡️ Book an in-person tour through our website
➡️ Visit our website to learn more about programs and class offerings
➡️ Contact us with any questions—we’re happy to help!
⏳ Spots are limited and enrollment fills fast. Don’t wait!

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7762 Quaker Street
Arvada, CO
80007

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+13034224220

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