Colonnade Children's Center

Colonnade Children's Center Child Care Provider located on the outskirts of downtown Denver providing care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Our Company Moto is "We put children first"
We are a UPK and DPP Accepted Program

Toddler One explored art and sensory materials through a car painting and car-washing activity. The children used small ...
09/04/2026

Toddler One explored art and sensory materials through a car painting and car-washing activity. The children used small toy cars dipped in washable paint to create marks and tracks across paper. As they pushed the cars through the paint and across the paper, they observed the different lines, patterns, and tracks the wheels created. Children experimented with moving the cars in different directions and explored how the amount of paint on the wheels changed the marks they made.

After completing their artwork, the toddlers extended their play by placing the paint-covered cars into a sensory bin filled with water. Using their hands and simple tools, the children washed the cars, squeezed water, rubbed the cars, and watched as the paint came off. They explored cause and effect as they discovered that washing and rubbing the cars changed their appearance.

Throughout the activity, teachers supported the children's exploration by describing their actions and introducing words such as paint, car, wheels, wet, wash, clean, dirty, fast, slow, and track. Children were encouraged to make choices, explore the materials at their own pace, and repeat actions to discover what happened.

Toddler Two children participated in a collaborative art mural using squeeze paint brushes filled with paint. Each child...
09/04/2026

Toddler Two children participated in a collaborative art mural using squeeze paint brushes filled with paint. Each child was given an opportunity to squeeze the brush and watch the paint flow onto the paper. Children experimented with different amounts of pressure, movements, colors, and directions as they created lines, dots, swirls, and other marks on the large paper.

As the children painted, teachers encouraged them to explore the materials independently and make choices about where and how they wanted to add paint to the mural. Toddlers observed how squeezing the brush harder or softer changed the amount of paint that came out. They also practiced moving their hands and arms across the large paper, developing coordination and control.

The toddlers worked alongside one another to create a shared piece of artwork, giving them opportunities to observe their peers, share materials, and contribute to a group project. When finished, the children were able to look at and talk about the colorful mural they created together.

During this creative small-group activity, preschoolers explored their names and experimented with chalk to create a uni...
09/04/2026

During this creative small-group activity, preschoolers explored their names and experimented with chalk to create a unique letter-resist artwork. Each child was given a paper letter representing the first letter of their name. The children placed the letter on a sheet of paper and used colorful sidewalk or art chalk to color around and over the letter. They explored different colors, pressure, and movements as they filled the paper with chalk.

After the preschoolers finished coloring, they carefully lifted the paper letter to reveal the letter-shaped space left behind in the chalk design. The children were encouraged to identify the letter, talk about the first letter in their name, and describe the colors and patterns they created.

This activity supported children's creative expression, fine-motor development, early literacy, problem-solving, and sense of identity while allowing them to actively explore materials and make choices about their artwork.

Preschoolers participated in a hands-on science and art experiment using straws, bubble solution, food coloring, and pap...
08/10/2026

Preschoolers participated in a hands-on science and art experiment using straws, bubble solution, food coloring, and paper plates. The preschoolers used straws to blow air into the colored bubble solution, creating colorful bubbles. They then pressed the bubbles onto paper plates to make unique bubble prints and designs.

Throughout the activity, children explored cause and effect as they discovered what happened when they blew harder or softer into the straw. They observed how the bubbles changed in size, color, and shape and experimented with different ways to create their artwork. This activity encouraged children to make predictions, observe changes, and explore materials through hands-on learning.

Our preschoolers had an exciting opportunity to learn new dance moves while moving to music with a special guest instruc...
06/18/2026

Our preschoolers had an exciting opportunity to learn new dance moves while moving to music with a special guest instructor! As they listened, followed directions, and practiced different movements. They demonstrated creative arts skills by expressing themselves through dance and rhythm, while strengthening physical development and health through balance, coordination, and body control. Children also used communication and language skills as they listened to instructions and discussed the movements they were learning. Through dancing together, they built social relations by taking turns, encouraging peers, and participating as part of a group. This joyful experience fostered confidence, self-expression, and a love for music and movement while supporting active learning in a fun and engaging way.

☀️💦 Fun in the Sun Splash Day! 💦☀️Our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers had a splashing good time cooling off and maki...
06/18/2026

☀️💦 Fun in the Sun Splash Day! 💦☀️

Our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers had a splashing good time cooling off and making summer memories! From exploring water with their senses to running, laughing, and playing with classmates.

Approaches to Learning – showing curiosity and initiative while exploring water play
Social Relations – building friendships through cooperative play and shared experiences
Communication & Language – expressing excitement, describing what they discovered, and interacting with peers
Physical Development & Health – strengthening gross motor skills through movement, splashing, and outdoor play
Science & Technology – observing how water moves, pours, sprays, and splashes

To start off our summer adventure, our preschoolers had a special visit from the Denver Fire Department! The children ex...
06/18/2026

To start off our summer adventure, our preschoolers had a special visit from the Denver Fire Department! The children explored the fire truck, learned about the important tools firefighters use, and discovered how firefighters help keep our community safe. Through hands-on experiences and conversations, children engaged in communication and language as they asked questions and shared their observations, social relations as they interacted respectfully with community helpers, and classification and observation as they examined firefighting equipment and discussed its purpose. Children also developed their understanding of community roles and responsibilities, building awareness of how people work together to promote safety and well-being. This exciting experience sparked curiosity, encouraged problem-solving, and helped our preschoolers begin the summer with a deeper appreciation for the helpers who keep us safe every day.

Infants participated in a no-mess painting activity using paint sealed inside a zip-lock bag. As they touched, pressed, ...
06/04/2026

Infants participated in a no-mess painting activity using paint sealed inside a zip-lock bag. As they touched, pressed, patted, and moved their hands across the surface of the bag, they observed the paint mixing and spreading in different directions. The infants explored cause-and-effect relationships as their movements created changes in the colors and patterns. They used their senses to investigate the smooth texture of the bag and the movement of the paint beneath their hands. Throughout the experience, infants demonstrated curiosity, concentration, and emerging motor control while engaging in sensory exploration.

*Approaches to Learning: Showing curiosity, initiative, and persistence while exploring materials.
*Creative Arts : Exploring color, pattern, and visual expression through sensory art experiences.
*Fine Motor Development : Using hands and fingers to press, pat, and move paint within the bag.
*Sensory Development: Exploring visual and tactile properties of materials.
*Science and Technology: Discovering cause-and-effect as their actions changed the movement and appearance of the paint.
*Communication and Language: Responding to adults' words and gestures and expressing interest through sounds, facial expressions, and body movements.

In Toddler Two they explored painting using textile rubber tools to spread paint across paper. They actively manipulated...
06/04/2026

In Toddler Two they explored painting using textile rubber tools to spread paint across paper. They actively manipulated the tools, experimenting with different movements such as pushing, pulling, rolling, and pressing to create various textures and patterns. Children observed how the paint changed shape and spread across the surface, demonstrating curiosity and problem-solving as they tested different techniques. Throughout the activity, toddlers strengthened fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression while engaging in sensory exploration. Some children communicated their ideas, described colors and textures, and shared materials with peers.

* Creative Arts: Exploring and expressing through art materials.
* Fine Motor Skills: Using hand and wrist movements to manipulate tools.
* Approaches to Learning: Showing curiosity, initiative, and experimentation.
* Communication and Language: Describing actions, colors, and creations.
* Sensory Exploration: Investigating textures, colors, and cause-and-effect relationships.

Preschoolers participated in a creative art activity where they designed and built rocket ships using paper towel rolls,...
05/22/2026

Preschoolers participated in a creative art activity where they designed and built rocket ships using paper towel rolls, glue, tissue paper, and tin foil. The children explored different materials and textures as they wrapped, glued, and decorated their rockets with colorful tissue paper and shiny foil. They used their imaginations to plan and create unique designs while discussing space, rockets, and where their creations might travel.

Throughout the activity, the children demonstrated fine-motor skills by squeezing glue bottles, tearing tissue paper, folding foil, and attaching materials to their rockets. They problem-solved as they decided how to balance materials and make pieces stick together. The children also engaged in conversations with peers and teachers, sharing ideas, describing their creations, and collaborating during the process.

-Physical Development & Health
Fine-motor development through cutting, gluing, tearing, and assembling materials
Hand-eye coordination while constructing the rockets
-Communication, Language & Literacy
Participating in conversations about their work
Using descriptive language to explain ideas and creations
-Social & Emotional Development
Working alongside peers
Sharing materials and ideas
Building confidence through completing a project
-Science & Technology
Exploring concepts related to space, movement, and design
Investigating how different materials can be used in construction

Address

1244 Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO
80204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(303) 844-2428

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