About Junior Academy Kids
About Junior Academy
Family-owned and committed to children since 1951.
Colorado Springs' Most Trusted Childcare
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. The schools remain family-owned, operated by Robert Straeb and the Straeb family.
The Straebs have been innovators of many preschool, school age childcare and educational programs available in our community. These include All-day Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler care, a private Non-graded Elementary School, Educational Preschool and Summer Day Camp, as well as Enrichment and Literacy Programs.
Childhood is a Time of Delight
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 Core Values
Individual Attention
Every child's needs, interests, developmental level, and personality are reflected in our programs.
Safe & Enriching
We provide a high-quality, safe, fun environment where curiosity and exploration are celebrated.
Professional Staff
Our warm, loving, professional team guides each child to achieve their greatest potential.
Life-Long Love of Learning
We build positive self-image, inner confidence, and a foundation for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Family-Owned Since 1951
75+ Years of Caring for Families
Three generations of the Straeb family, committed to the children and families of Colorado Springs.