Play & discover
Building, pretending, making art, telling stories, and asking questions bring literacy, math, science, and problem-solving into everyday play.
Rooted in Telluride, Colorado
A little house for big beginnings.
A warm preschool community where children feel known, friendships grow, and learning begins with play. Time to wonder, create, explore, and enjoy being little.
Full-time and consistent part-time schedules, based on availability.
Ages 2½–5Approximately · mixed-age preschool
8 AM–5 PMMonday through Friday
Year-roundWith scheduled school breaks
930 E. Colorado Ave.Telluride, Colorado
Welcome to Ingram House
Childhood should feel like childhood.
Children are capable, creative, and naturally curious. We give them time and space to explore their ideas, build relationships, and discover what they can do—with caring teachers alongside them.
Connect & belong
Children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and valued. We help them build friendships, express their needs, and work through challenges.
Grow outdoors
Nature, neighborhood walks, fresh air, and the changing seasons make our mountain community an extension of the classroom.
Meet our director
Cale Cramer
More than a decade in early childhood education
Cale began her early childhood career in Telluride and has served as a teacher, program director, and owner of a small home-based childcare program. Those experiences shape her vision for a preschool where children feel deeply known and excited to walk through the door.
At Ingram House, she partners with families to build a community rooted in connection, play, curiosity, and belonging.
Our approach
Learning through play. Growing through relationships.
Our days balance dependable routines with room to follow children’s interests. Teachers prepare thoughtful environments, introduce materials, ask questions, and extend learning while leaving space for children to lead.
We use Experience Curriculum as one resource for planning stories, music, art, science, literacy, math, and movement. Teachers adapt it to the children, their interests, and the discoveries of the day.
- Staff-to-child ratio
- 1:8
- Program language
- English
The whole child
Social-emotional growth, language, physical development, and creative expression grow together.
Ready to learn
Kindergarten readiness includes confidence, independence, communication, curiosity, early literacy, and math.
Supported & included
We work with families to understand each child’s strengths and needs, with community resources when helpful.
A mountain childhood
Outdoor play, seasonal exploration, local walks, and community experiences are part of learning here.
A day at Ingram House
A rhythm with room to explore.
A familiar routine helps children feel secure. Weather, field trips, children’s interests, and individual needs may change the timing while the day keeps its reassuring rhythm.
Morning
Arrive & connect
Open centers, morning circle, a school-provided snack, stories, and small-group exploration.
Late morning
Move & discover
Outdoor play, gross motor activities, music, and gathering before lunch.
Early afternoon
Gather & rest
Lunch from home, a predictable rest period, and quiet choices for children who remain awake after resting.
Afternoon
Explore & reconnect
Afternoon snack, outdoor exploration, open centers, and family pick-up by 5 PM.
See the full daily schedule
| Time | What we’re doing |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 AM | Arrival & open centers |
| 9:30–9:45 AM | Clean up & bathroom |
| 9:45–10:00 AM | Morning circle |
| 10:00–10:20 AM | Morning snack |
| 10:30–11:15 AM | Stories, learning centers & small groups |
| 11:15 AM–12:15 PM | Outside & gross motor |
| 12:15–12:30 PM | Music, movement & gathering |
| 12:30–1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00–1:15 PM | Bathroom & rest preparation |
| 1:15–3:30 PM | Rest & quiet afternoon choices |
| 3:30–4:00 PM | Wake, bathroom & afternoon snack |
| 4:00–4:30 PM | Outdoor / afternoon exploration |
| 4:30–5:00 PM | Open centers & pick-up |
Enrollment & tuition · 2026–2027
Find your family’s place here.
We offer full-time Monday–Friday enrollment and consistent part-time schedules when space is available. Start an application through Playground, or contact Cale to discuss your child, your schedule, and current openings.
Current Playground enrollment session
October 7, 2026–June 30, 2027
Ingram House operates year-round with scheduled closures. These dates identify the current enrollment session listed on Playground.
$75
per scheduled day · annualized tuition
Tuition is calculated from your child’s regular schedule across the annual school calendar and divided into 12 equal monthly payments. Your enrollment agreement states the exact monthly amount.
Tuition reserves your child’s space. Planned school closures are included in the annual calculation; absences and scheduled closures are not separately prorated or refunded.
Enrollment fee
A $100 non-refundable fee is due when a new family accepts a space.
Families transitioning directly from Telluride Preschool are not charged an additional enrollment fee for the 2026–2027 school year.
Monthly invoices are issued through Playground and are due on the 1st. Full billing policies are in the family handbook.
A preschool for our community
Enrollment priorities include:
- Children of families who work within the Telluride R-1 School District boundaries.
- Children transitioning from Elaine’s Place, supporting continuity of care.
- Families seeking full-time enrollment.
The waitlist is not strictly first-come, first-served. Placement also depends on available schedules, classroom composition, capacity, staffing, and our ability to support each child. Priority does not guarantee a space.
Ingram House does not offer drop-in or day-skier childcare.
Tuition assistance
Subsidized care is accepted. Contact Cale about participating programs, eligibility, and funding availability for your family. Ask about UPK, CCCAP, Strong Start, and any amounts not covered by assistance.
Getting started
Visit our Playground listing and select Apply now to begin. Applications are reviewed according to our enrollment priorities and available space; submitting an application does not guarantee placement.
We encourage a visit with your child before the first day. Families complete enrollment agreements, emergency contacts, health records, permissions, and the handbook acknowledgment before starting.
For our families
A partnership around your child.
Open communication helps us know your child and support their growth. We use Playground for family communication, announcements, billing, and other program needs as features are introduced.
Family handbook
Our complete 2026–2027 guide to the program, enrollment, daily routines, health and safety, family communication, and school policies.
Download the HandbookPDF · 2026–2027 school year
How do I apply?
Open Ingram House’s Playground listing and select Apply now. Our current listed enrollment session runs from October 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Placement depends on availability, enrollment priorities, classroom composition, and our ability to support your child. For questions or to arrange a visit, email Cale or call 970-978-3213.
What should my child bring?
- A nutritious lunch and an afternoon snack. We provide morning snack.
- A labeled reusable water bottle to keep at school.
- A complete change of clothing, including underwear and socks.
- Seasonal outdoor gear and sturdy shoes for active play.
Teachers may also request a small blanket or comfort item for rest. Please label your child’s belongings.
Does my child need to use the toilet independently?
Children should be independently using the toilet when they enroll, with age-appropriate help as needed. Occasional accidents are expected and handled calmly, privately, and supportively. Please keep extra clothes at school.
Does every child have to nap?
No. We offer a predictable afternoon rest and quiet period, but children are not required to sleep. After an appropriate opportunity to rest, children who remain awake may choose quiet activities.
How will we stay in touch?
Playground is our primary family communication and administrative platform. We also offer two family conferences each year, and families may request a meeting whenever helpful.
Non-urgent messages generally receive a response within one business day. For same-day pick-up changes or immediate care needs, contact the school directly.
What about school breaks and schedule changes?
We operate year-round with scheduled holidays, seasonal breaks, and staff-development closures. Families receive the annual calendar at enrollment.
Schedule changes require at least 30 days’ notice and depend on availability. Withdrawal requires at least 30 days’ written notice, with tuition due throughout that notice period.
Will children explore Telluride?
Neighborhood walks, outdoor exploration, and community outings may be part of the school day. Families complete the required permissions and receive advance information about significant trips, transportation, or extra costs.
When offered, children age four who meet readiness expectations may have an opportunity to join the Comets Ski Program. Participation depends on availability, staffing, readiness, weather, and logistics; details are shared each winter.
Enrollment, visits & questions
Come get to know Ingram House.
Start an application through Playground, or tell Cale a little about your child and the schedule you’re looking for. She will help you explore availability and arrange a visit.
- Director
- Cale Cramer
- Phone
- 970-978-3213
- Find us
- 930 E. Colorado Ave.
Telluride, CO 81435 - School hours
- Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM