We're here to help you grow confident, competent, caring children.

It is our vision to ensure children in (and around) Steamboat Springs experience joy, laughter, and a sense of wonder and adventure every day.

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What do you need help with?

Do you want to enroll your child at Discovery? Add their name to the waitlist.

You will be invited to an in-person pre-registration meeting in February before your child starts school in the upcoming September. Join the waitlist.

View the current Newborn Network calendar of events

The Newborn Network's weekly family meetups provide opportunities for support, education and creating friendships.

Download Latest Steamboat Baby Group Calendar (PDF)

Download Latest Hayden Play and Learn Calendar (PDF)

Download Latest South Routt Play and Learn Calendar (PDF)

Enroll in our FREE parenting programs

We advocate for parents and child care professionals to become more educated and involved in our children's education, including Parents as Teachers, Play and Learn, and other resources. Learn more.

Our Services

Serving parents and children, from birth to school.

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Newborn Network

The Newborn Network is a parent support system that serves all families living in Routt County with children from birth to 36 months (3 years) of age. We're here to help give your infant a healthy start... because babies don't come with "instructions for proper care and handling."

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Discovery
Learning Center

Discovery Learning Center (DLC) is our nationally accredited preschool, located in the mountain area of Steamboat Springs. DLC's mission is to provide quality, accredited early childhood care and education in a supportive environment; that support extends to the children, their families, and their community. The goal of everyone working with the children is to help each child have more positive feelings about him/herself, including confidence in the ability to learn, increasing self-control, positive social relationships, and exploring new experiences, with the result of growing confident, competent, caring children.

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How can you help?

City Market Community Rewards

Link your card to our organization and then all you have to do is shop and swipe your Value Plus Card. City Market will donate to us!

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Donate via ColoradoGives.org

Contributions are eligible for the CO Child Care Contribution Tax Credit.

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We need your help, Routt County!

Child Care is costly for families and for providers. Unfortunately, tuition doesn’t cover the cost of care and centers like FDC depend on the support of generous donors. When you donate to our 501(c)3n your donation is eligible for the Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, up to a 50% tax credit on your Colorado state income tax. If you gave $100, your tax credit could be $50. You can donate to support early childhood education in the Yampa Valley and up to half of your donation can come right back to you in the form of a tax credit- it’s a win, win! Please consult your tax professional for details or see a copy of Colorado Dept. of Revenue FYI 35.

Contributions small and big have a huge impact on setting our children on the right course. $50, $500, or $5,000 supports children learning lifelong skills and parents in raising and growing healthy, loving children.

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