Make A Mess And Make Believe (2026 Profile)

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Make A Mess And Make Believe

1919 Yarmouth Ave
Boulder, CO 80304

Make A Mess And Make Believe is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in central Boulder, CO, serving 45 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co–educational classes.

Founded in 2002, the program is part of the North Broadway Holiday neighborhood and holds membership in the European Council for International Schools.

Annual tuition is $23,784, which is below the Boulder area average for elementary private schools.

The school offers early learning in a city community setting with a focus on pre–kindergarten and kindergarten education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 45 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,784
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

European Council for International Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Make A Mess And Make Believe Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,784

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School Notes

School Motto: Our image of children as curious, competent, and capable of co-constructing knowledge.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Make A Mess And Make Believe cost?

Make A Mess And Make Believe's tuition is approximately $23,784 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Make A Mess And Make Believe?

The application deadline for Make A Mess And Make Believe is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Make A Mess And Make Believe located?

Make A Mess And Make Believe is located in the North Broadway Holiday neighborhood of Boulder, CO.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 45 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,784
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Boulder, CO is $28,901 for elementary schools and $29,739 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Boulder, CO is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).