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Since 1951, Junior Academy Children's Centers have been committed to caring for children and families in the Pikes Peak region.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straeb began Junior Academy Children's Centers, the oldest established private preschools in Colorado Springs.
Currently, the schools are owned and operated by their children, Charles Straeb Jr., Robert Straeb, and Carol Holden.
Childhood is a time of delight, curiosity, and exploration of the world around us.
Junior Academy believes in providing a high quality, safe, fun and enriching environment for children.
Our programs emphasize individual attention, reflecting the needs, interests, developmental level and personality of each child.
At Junior Academy Children's Centers, our warm, loving, professional staff guides each child to achieve his/her greatest potential - intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
We provide direction, age-appropriate activities and materials, and exposure to a wide variety of fun, stimulating experiences.
Our goal is to give each child the ability to develop a positive self-image, inner confidence, and a life-long love of learning.
The Straebs have been innovators of many programs available in our community.
These include All-day Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler care, a private Non-graded Elementary School, Developmental Preschool and Holiday and Summer Day Camp, as well as Enrichment and Literacy Programs.
Since 1951, Junior Academy Children's Centers have been
committed to caring for children and families in the Pikes Peak
region. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straeb began Junior Academy Children's
Centers, the oldest established private preschools in Colorado
Springs. Currently, the schools are owned and operated by their
children, Charles Straeb Jr., Robert Straeb, and Carol Holden.
Childhood is a time of delight, curiosity, and exploration of the
world around us. Junior Academy believes in providing a high
quality, safe, fun and enriching environment for children. Our
programs emphasize individual attention, reflecting the needs,
interests, developmental level and personality of each child. At
Junior Academy Children's Centers, our warm, loving, professional
staff guides each child to achieve his/her greatest potential -
intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. We provide
direction, age-appropriate activities and materials, and exposure
to a wide variety of fun, stimulating experiences. Our goal is to
give each child the ability to develop a positive self-image, inner
confidence, and a life-long love of learning. The Straebs have been
innovators of many programs available in our community. These
include All-day Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler care, a private
Non-graded Elementary School, Developmental Preschool and Holiday
and Summer Day Camp, as well as Enrichment and Literacy
Programs.
When is the application deadline for Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Junior Academy located?
Junior Academy is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other private schools located in East Colorado Springs.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Junior Academy is Mark Becker (1.4 miles away)
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