The Learning Experience
2314 US Highway 287, Lafayette, CO
4.8· 80 reviews
Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $348
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About
About Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center
Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center is a licensed school-age program in Lafayette, Colorado. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Boulder County has a median price of $348 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$404
Home daycare$269
Toddler
Center$389
Home daycare$254
Preschool
Center$348
Home daycare$254
School age
Center$174
Home daycare$239
State record
Inspection reports for Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center
Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- School-Age Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1762880
- Also at this site
- Facility #1748086: Child care center
Inspections
Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Colorado publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center
Is Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center licensed?
Yes. Colorado Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center have inspection violations?
Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (303) 499-3647 to ask.
What is Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center's phone number?
(303) 499-3647.
Where is Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature Center?
300 Old Laramie Trail, Lafayette, CO 80026. The nearest other daycare we list is Nest Preschool, 0.3 miles away.