The earliest years of education are the most transformative. They lay the foundation for confidence, curiosity, and resilience. At Boulder Country Day School (BCD), that foundation is built not only on academics but also on belonging, joy, and the support students need to explore, discover, and grow with confidence.
🧩 Investing in the Foundational Years
From Preschool through 8th grade, BCD is designed with the understanding that children learn best when their individuality is honored and their potential is nurtured. Teachers know each student personally, guiding them with encouragement and care. In this environment, students embrace curiosity, adaptability, and resilience.
BCD balances challenging academics with intentional social-emotional learning. Students don’t just memorize facts—they ask questions, solve problems creatively, and find joy in learning. By fostering an early love of learning, BCD equips students with the skills and mindsets needed for a rapidly changing world.
📚 Strong Academics, Personalized Approach
Academic excellence is a hallmark of BCD. Small class sizes and engaged faculty allow students to receive a personalized education that supports and challenges them. With curiosity and collaboration at its core, BCD’s academic culture leads to joyful, meaningful learning—and impressive outcomes: over 85% of graduates enter high school taking 4–5 honors, pre-IB, or AP classes.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through hands-on projects and field experiences around Boulder. Students debate history, experiment in science, and connect lessons to real life—building both understanding and confidence.
💙 Belonging and Community Support
At BCD, every student is known, valued, and nurtured. The school’s Belonging and Community Support initiative ensures that academic growth is paired with emotional well-being, creating a safe and inclusive environment where each child feels seen and celebrated.
This philosophy extends to families and educators through counseling, professional development, and parent resources, forming a unified network of support. Students develop empathy, voice, and courage—skills essential for thriving in today’s world.
🌟 The Unique Value of a PS–8 School
BCD’s Preschool–8th grade model allows middle school students to become campus leaders. Without high school competition, they serve as mentors, athletes, and performers, gaining confidence and independence in a nurturing environment. By graduation, they are poised, capable, and ready to lead.
🎓 Prepared for High School and Beyond
BCD alumni stand out in Boulder County’s high schools for their confidence, collaboration, and leadership. Their success reflects BCD’s intentional focus on the whole child—combining academics, community, and leadership development. Notably, at Niwot High School this year, both the senior and junior class president and vice president positions are held by BCD graduates.
💫 Why Families Choose BCD
Choosing Boulder Country Day School is an investment in a child’s future. Families join a community where each child is known and celebrated, where learning is joyful, and where values like inclusion, resilience, and empathy are lived daily.
In an unpredictable world, BCD students are prepared not only to adapt but to lead change. For families seeking a school that blends academic challenge with a nurturing, values-driven community, BCD offers a truly unique experience.
✨ Learn Today, Create Tomorrow
This simple yet powerful tagline captures the BCD journey—where students learn with curiosity and courage and graduate ready to create a brighter tomorrow for themselves, their communities, and the world.
