Empowering every child to become a fearless creator, innovator, and lifelong learner.
Offering immersive experiences in the creative and performing arts
At Playcrafter Kids, we believe in the power of play to shape bright futures and spark endless possibilities.
We’re dedicated to nurturing young individuals through imaginative play and creative exploration to discover their unique talents, foster a positive self-image and collaboration, and inspire boundless creativity and innovation.
Our aim is to offer nurturing and dynamic programs where children can unleash their creativity, build essential skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning and the arts.
We promote mutual respect between the ensemble, individuals, families, and all educators.
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Why the creative arts?
The creative arts foster the development of a unique sense of self-awareness while promoting empathy, communication, connection, and teamwork. When utilized as a learning tool, the performing arts support and guide children in exploring their world.
The performing arts encompass the expression of emotion, tone, and more. When children engage in drama, dance, music, and art from a young age, they are more inclined to express themselves without fear of judgment from peers. Through ensemble thinking, children collaboratively work together, building social-emotional skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
What Our Families Are Saying
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We absolutely love Playcrafter Kids! Each one of the teachers and the Director has taken the time to get to know our kiddo as an individual and have always met him right where he's at. He is so, so happy at Playcrafter Kids, and we truly could not ask for anything more! We feel so lucky to be a part of this community!
Lindsey
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I cannot say enough about our positive experience with Playcrafter Kids summer camps, birthday parties, and preschool. Deanna combines her knowledge of theatre, art, and education in a playful way that keeps kids engaged and learning. She focuses on emotional intelligence and self expression. Most importantly, she values every single child and respects them as individual growing humans.
Andrea
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We are soooo happy we signed our 3 year old up for preschool with Playcrafter Kids. He is thriving and his days are packed with fun and he's learned so many social/emotional skills already. We adore the teachers and they all love and know our child so well. It's been such a gift to us this fall to have him there 3 days a week. We get photos throughout the day of him playing in the on the playground or in the sandbox, building an imaginary world with cardboard, riding bikes, dance parties, music time, story time... they are the whole package.
Heather
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"Both of my kids, ages 5 and 3, loved this experience so much! They looked forward to attending every day and were both sad to see it end. Deanna is just amazing with all ages, and brings joy and magic to everything she does. We will definitely be repeat customers!"
Maggie
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“I wanted to extend my gratitude for you all and your program. My daughter participated in the Piggy & Elephant camp and had a blast. I grew up doing local theatre and am grateful my girls will have a similar experience. Theater has so many benefits and for that, I appreciate what fantastic work you’ve done.”
Deana
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“My daughter LOVES Playcrafter Kids! The programs are fun, engaging, and educational. The summer camps were a perfect preparation for Pre-K and she did wonderful with the transition. Deanna has a “magic” about her and she is so talented. We look forward to attending more Playcrafter Kids events...they are awesome!”
Chantel
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"Deanna and her team crafted a unique and fun experience for my son. He is usually quite shy, but by the end of camp, he laughed and played with everyone! It really brought out the best in him."
Andrea
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B loved The Claw camp. Weeks later she is still singing the songs, as is her 4-year old sister who picked up on them. The team was very engaging with the kids and their enthusiasm and support stands out for sure. Very welcoming and encouraging to all of the kids. And the performance was spectacular! Definitely signing up for next year!
Allison
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We LOVE Playcrafter Kids!!!!! Our kids have participated in preschool and summer camps with Deanna and are absolutely obsessed! Deanna and her staff get to know each student individually and meet each student where they are at. We love the small class sizes and play-based learning environment. My oldest has some sensory and emotional regulation difficulties and Deanna was nothing but compassionate, understanding, and supportive in meeting his needs. He is succeeding in kindergarten right now because of Deanna and Playcrafter Kids!
Alex
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We are so happy with Playcrafter Kids. It is wonderful to find the right preschool for your child! There’s a great positive energy from Deanna and the other teachers. Kids learn and grow from thoughtfully planned play-based activities in a welcoming new space. My child can be very bold and outgoing…but only if she feels supported by teachers who really understand how to interact with young kids. Day one, she loved it at Playcrafters!
Alisa
Who do we serve?
At our Fort Collins location, we offer a variety of programs including a licensed preschool for ages 2.5-6 and seasonal camps for ages 4-12.
Additionally, we collaborate with local preschools, in-home childcare providers, learning centers, summer camps, after-school programs, and organizations. Most partnership classes are conducted in or around the Fort Collins area of your choosing and accommodate between 5-20 children for up to 45 minutes!
We are dedicated to supporting access needs, respecting capacities, nurturing talents and life experiences, and honoring each individual’s autonomy. Our goal is to create learning environments that cater to all students, recognizing that learning and engagement manifest differently for each individual.
We are enthusiastic about including all students in our programs and extend a warm welcome to students with disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, mental illnesses, and adverse childhood experiences. Our staff is proficient in ACTivity modifications, in-class supports, and individualized learning plans, and we eagerly collaborate with your family to ensure a positive experience for your child(ren).