The non-profit facility is an important initiative of the Town of Breckenridge, who funded the design and construction.  Designed like a custom home, Timberline is a state-of-the-art facility.  The light and airy feel is partially due to the decision to build green.  Other important features include a security system, storage, meeting rooms, and a multipurpose room.

Director Leslie Davis, a 15-year resident of Summit County, has worked the gamut with children—nanny, social worker, teacher, preschool director, board of directors, including years at the Carriage House and Little Red Schoolhouse.  After a three year hiatus across the nation, Davis returned.  According to the Summit Daily News, “Part of what she loves about the area is the community feel,” and quoting Davis, “It takes a village…it’s a community that nurtures youth.”  The Town of Breckenridge consulted with Davis during the development of the Center to be sure to get all of the details right.  Both the building and the programs reflect the community’s interests.

As a sustainable and energy efficient facility, the building incorporates several alternative energy options.  Design allows more alternative energy technologies such as geothermal, solar and wind to be incorporated over time as the costs of installation are reduced by the industry.  Right now, the building is oriented and architecturally designed with roof pitch to maximize solar gain.  Other principles incorporated into the design include water use reduction, water-efficient landscaping, recycled materials, local materials, and construction waste management. 

The Timberline Learning Center is located at the corner of Valley Brook Road and Airport Road beside the new police facility.  It boosts the local capacity for early infants through toddlers by 67 spaces with enrollment, hiring, and creating a board of directors being the job of Leslie Davis.  Welcome children!

Realtor® Jonna Beardsley can be reached at (970) 453-2200 or (800) 774-7970 for friendly and professional real-estate assistance in the resort areas.

As the snow falls, bring your guests to Breckenridge real estate to work out inside at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, in the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, and the Gold Run Nordic Center will definitely improve your experiences outdoors.  But the Rec Center also offers a long list of activities, classes, and programs such as yoga, swimming, and Camp After School. 

The Recreation Department at the Rec Center offers drop-in and session-based classes including impressive options to assist with winter conditioning, strength, endurance, acquiring skills, and even social activities.  Exciting new programs are available for individuals and families.  Join up for the Holiday Calorie Burn Challenge, 4×15 Athletic Bosu Training, Mommy and Me Water Sports, expanded Family Gym Playtime, Kindermusik, and Breckenridge Mountain. 

Popular winter hockey leagues and the new Breckenridge Figure Skating Club add a great spin to the Stephen C. West Ice Arena.  Open to skaters of all ages and abilities, skaters will have a chance to practice and compete.  This season new adult specialty skating classes will be offered.

From mid November to early April, the Gold Run Nordic Center will be offering superior grooming, spacious views, and expanded terrain.  This year’s cross-country skiers will find new trails in the Golden Horseshoe area.

And finally, the newly renovated Breckenridge Recreation Center Aquatics Area is a great place to hone the strokes and play.  The Aquatics Area underwent major repairs and upgrades in the pool area and mechanical areas.  The pool has been resurfaced and repaired and features improved ADA accessibility and new digital temperature control systems.

Contact Jonna Beardsley at (970) 453-2200 or (800) 774-7970 for friendly and professional real-estate assistance in the area.

What does little Red Schoolhouse, Inc. (LRSI) do to achieve a quality that stands out in the crowd for Breckenridge homeowners?  Founded in 1987, Little Red Schoolhouse was designed to foster the growth and development of the whole child—physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.  The highly structured setting includes a large amount of material designed to instill a lifetime love of learning.  IRSI balances predictable routines with variety to achieve their philosophy, “Where Learning is Fun.” 

Little Red Schoolhouse employs certified teachers as directors and administrators, uses a comprehensive curriculum developed by employees holding Masters’ degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, and employs staff who meet educational requirements.  Age-appropriate activities and curriculum, the beautiful facilities and nurturing staff ensure well-rounded and self-assured children.

Then, too, parents are encouraged to complement the experiences that the children have in school.  LRSI offers open communication in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Formal children evaluations are performed in the fall and spring and informal observations are accomplished during the year.  Parents are kept in the loop because they are made aware of what their children are learning and can follow their children’s progress in the comprehensive curriculum plan.  They also communicate through ongoing dialogue with teachers and staff at drop-off and pick-up times.  Newsletters highlight upcoming activities and events.  There are parent communication boards.  When children have specific needs, parents receive written communications and are always welcome to schedule parent/teacher conferences.

Within the air-conditioned facilities, complete with high-tech security monitoring systems, are also computers and a computer instructor.  The yard is a living science Exploratorium that offers elements of a variety of studies.  What are great way to learn about frogs, bugs and plant life!  In addition, young architects love to build in the large sand grounds.  But probably the most important observation that a new parent will make is that faces glow with an inner joy and sense of accomplishment—faces of children and the caregivers.

For friendly and professional real-estate assistance in the resort areas of the Rocky Mountains, contact Jonna Beardsley of Breckenridge Associates at (970) 453-2200 or (800) 774-7970.