hello! i’m rachel
mom, founder, & lead teacher
I opened the doors to this preschool in the fall of 2020. I wanted a safe space for my daughter to continue to play with other children.
I’ve been a public + private school teacher and taught from Kindergarten through 8th grade in a career that has spanned 20 years!
When I’m not tending children, you can find me cooking, baking, reading, or outside, enjoying all the beauty of Colorful Colorado!
Ready to see if this is the right fit for you + yours?
Come for a tour!
Thank you so much for a wonderful year of care for our boy. You’ve always treated him so special! He absolutely adores you + Sophia. Hopefully we can get together. We’ll miss you and the Linden Tree House!
Ashley Borchardt
TLTH Familywhat to expect
01. Inquire
The best way to begin this process is to just email me directly. However, you may also choose to fill out an application.
02. Step Two
After our initial contact, I’ll send you additional info about the school. If it feels like a fit, we’ll schedule a tea time + tour.
03. Step Three
At the tour, you’re welcome to bring anyone in the family! We’ll have tea + apricots, the children can play, and I’ll answer any questions you may have.
04. Step Four
If we both agree that it feels like a mutual fit, then a Registration Fee + Materials Fee holds your spot.
Official BIO
Rachel is the Owner, Director and Leader Teacher of The Linden Tree House. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education, is a Colorado-certified early childhood teacher, and brings more than twenty years of experience in education and child development.
Rachel is Waldorf-trained and has deep experience in Waldorf pedagogy, having taught kindergarten at Shining Mountain Waldorf School for three years and running the The Linden Tree House for three years. She is director-qualified under Colorado childcare licensing requirements and creates a nature-based, play-centered learning environment grounded in child-centered principles and the rhythms of the seasons.