Welcome

The Patchwork School is a nonprofit,
democratic school in Louisville, Colorado.  We currently offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, but intend to keep expanding to offer opportunities for all ages.  Our philosophy is comprised of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia and Humane Education. We are committed to preserving every person's right to a life of self-direction, meaning and joy.

 

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Summer Camps for 2013 are now open for registration!

 

We are now accepting applications for Interns for 2013-2014!

 

Informational Tours

We are now offering informational tours for prospective families every other Wednesday at 9:30am.  Please call us at 720-271-6729 or email us at info@thepatchworkschool.com if you would like to join us for one!  If you absolutely can't make that time, let us know and we'll find a time that does work.  All tours are held at 1428/1436 Main Street - please ring the doorbell at the center gate.

 

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Community Outreach - Our Step Stool Campaign!

We serve our community through ongoing parent workshops and advocacy for children's rights, as well as participating in the democratic education movement and collaborating with organizations who share our educational vision for children.  Click here to read "Taking a Stand" about Patchwork Elementary School students making a difference in the community of Louisville by delivering step stools to local businesses! Help us actively support children's rights in Louisville by clicking on the button at the left to sponsor a step stool for only ten dollars!

 

Nondiscriminatory Policy
To foster an equitable, nurturing, and stimulating environment for educational experiences and community building, The Patchwork School affirms that its students, staff, volunteers and guests have a right to be free from discrimination. We invite all people to participate in the activities, events and community of our school. We do not discriminate on any basis (cultural background, ethnicity, race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, sex, disability, marital status or spirituality) in the administration of our care, instruction, admission, employment, or tuition assistance policies.

 

Patchwork News!

 

Find out about IDEC 2013!

The 20th International Democratic Education Conference will be here in Boulder Colorado, hosted by The Patchwork School!  We hope you will consider joining us!


Check out the Institute for Democratic Education in America, Patchwork is a member!