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199 Daycare Centers in Aurora, Colorado

Browse all 199 daycare centers in Aurora, Colorado. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aurora

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    6295 S Main St, Ste B113, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Denver International Schoolhouse is a highly regarded Spanish immersion daycare in Aurora with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, bilingual education outcomes, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. The center is led by Director Jaime and serves infants through pre-K with flexible hours.

    Spanish immersion/bilingual educationcaring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverclean facility
  2. 2
    Ikid Academy LLC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    16992 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 127 children

    Parents consistently praise iKid Academy for its caring, attentive staff led by owner Olga, clean facilities, and focus on child development and nutrition. Children reportedly transition well to the center and show happiness during drop-offs and pick-ups, with parents receiving regular photo updates and detailed daily reports.

    Experienced and compassionate staffclean facilitydaily photos and communicationwarm nutritious meals
  3. 3

    3290 S Tower Rd, Aurora, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    Peace with Christ Early Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the experienced, caring staff, strong academic and social development, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly love attending and show significant progress.

    Experienced teachers (many with 10-20 years tenure)safe and caring environmentstrong academic and social growthChrist-centered curriculum with Bible education
  4. 4
    Holy Love Preschool
    4.66 score
    4.9(14)

    4210 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 64 children

    Holy Love Preschool in Aurora receives unanimous 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled teachers and warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the strong academic preparation combined with Christian values, small class sizes allowing individualized attention, and genuine staff commitment to each child's growth and development.

    caring and skilled teacherssmall class sizesindividualized attentionstrong academic preparation
  5. 5

    5950 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Saddle Rock for its warm, caring staff, strong leadership, and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents feel confident in their safety and development. The facility is noted for its secure location, professional communication, and enrichment activities.

    Dedicated and experienced teachers with long tenurewarm and nurturing environmentstrong leadership team involvementsafe facility location
  6. 6

    15500 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Cherry Hill Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring, experienced staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and thriving under the center's attentive care, with several noting significant developmental progress and positive experiences after previous daycare challenges.

    Caring and experienced staffattentive to individual child needsclean and safe environmentlarge play space
  7. 7

    3290 S Tower Rd, Aurora, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Peace With Christ Extended Student in Aurora is a religious facility that parents praise for its welcoming atmosphere and family-friendly environment. Reviews highlight the quality of pastoral leadership, Bible-centered education, and inclusive community that makes families feel at home. Parents consistently report positive experiences with the children's ministry and overall church culture.

    welcoming and warm communityPastor Josh's sermonsfamily-friendly environmentchildren's ministry programs
  8. 8

    5637 S Himalaya St, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children

    Parents consistently praise The Nest Schools Smoky Hill location for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show strong academic and social development, with most reporting their kids are excited and eager to attend daily. Leadership and communication with parents are highlighted as exceptional.

    Caring and patient teachersstrong academic growthsafe and clean facilitiessmooth transitions
  9. 9

    2035 S Dayton St, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Parents consistently praise International Learning Center as a loving, family-like environment where children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, attentive and caring staff, thoughtful curriculum, and strong communication with families. Multiple long-term families express complete trust and recommend the center highly.

    Safe and clean facilitycaring and nurturing staffstrong parent-teacher communicationage-appropriate curriculum
  10. 10

    1300 S Chambers Cir, Aurora, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Village Green Preschool for its caring, engaged staff and safe, nurturing environment. The curriculum effectively prepares children for kindergarten through instruction in academics, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress and appreciate the school's focus on both academic and emotional growth.

    Caring and passionate teachers and staffStrong safety measures including locked doorsComprehensive curriculum covering academics and social-emotional learningWelcoming and inclusive environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Aurora based on parent reviews

Denver International Schoolhouse

5(16)

6295 S Main St, Ste B113, Aurora, CO

Denver International Schoolhouse is a highly regarded Spanish immersion daycare in Aurora with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, bilingual education outcomes, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. The center is led by Director Jaime and serves infants through pre-K with flexible hours.

Spanish immersion/bilingual educationcaring and attentive stafflow teacher turnover

Ikid Academy LLC

4.9(20)

16992 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO

Parents consistently praise iKid Academy for its caring, attentive staff led by owner Olga, clean facilities, and focus on child development and nutrition. Children reportedly transition well to the center and show happiness during drop-offs and pick-ups, with parents receiving regular photo updates and detailed daily reports.

Experienced and compassionate staffclean facilitydaily photos and communication

Peace With Christ Early Learning Center

5(10)

3290 S Tower Rd, Aurora, CO

Peace with Christ Early Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the experienced, caring staff, strong academic and social development, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly love attending and show significant progress.

Experienced teachers (many with 10-20 years tenure)safe and caring environmentstrong academic and social growth

Holy Love Preschool

4.9(14)

4210 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO

Holy Love Preschool in Aurora receives unanimous 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled teachers and warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the strong academic preparation combined with Christian values, small class sizes allowing individualized attention, and genuine staff commitment to each child's growth and development.

caring and skilled teacherssmall class sizesindividualized attention

Primrose School Of Saddle Rock

4.8(20)

5950 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Saddle Rock for its warm, caring staff, strong leadership, and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents feel confident in their safety and development. The facility is noted for its secure location, professional communication, and enrichment activities.

Dedicated and experienced teachers with long tenurewarm and nurturing environmentstrong leadership team involvement

Cherry Hill Learning Center

5(7)

15500 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO

Cherry Hill Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring, experienced staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and thriving under the center's attentive care, with several noting significant developmental progress and positive experiences after previous daycare challenges.

Caring and experienced staffattentive to individual child needsclean and safe environment

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Daycare Centers in Aurora, Colorado

There are 199 daycare centers in Aurora, Colorado. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Aurora, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Aurora

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Childrens Chalet INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Children's Chalet Inc for its caring, professional staff and family-like environment. The facility receives universal five-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong communication, quality care, and reasonable pricing. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and would recommend it highly to other families.

Welcoming and genuine staffdaily communication updatesspecial needs management (asthma care)
Address
982 S Peoria St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 343-3062
Quality
Il @ Global Village East
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents praise the multilingual immersion programs, particularly French and Spanish instruction, with students achieving strong language proficiency. However, reviews highlight significant concerns about administrative organization, inconsistent management across campuses, and infrastructure limitations. Overall experiences vary considerably depending on campus location and grade level.

Strong language instruction and student fluency outcomesdiverse student bodyd
Address
403 S Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 524-2779
Little Star Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Little Star Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Many parents praise the caring staff, cultural diversity, and their children's happiness and development, while others report serious concerns including staff insensitivity, inadequate supervision, poor cleanliness, and inappropriate teacher behavior.

Caring and attentive staffcultural diversity and multilingual environmentchildren excited to attend
Address
16750 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 745-0616
Quality
Rocky Mountain Kids @ Aurora Forntier
Before or After School Daycare
2.6

Rocky Mountain Kids @ Aurora Frontier receives overwhelmingly negative reviews with serious concerns about staffing, management responsiveness, and child safety. One positive review praises staff accessibility and flexibility, but five one-star reviews cite critical issues including inadequate supervision at opening time, insufficient staff levels, poor communication, and unresponsive management.

Staff described as nice and caringflexible schedulingresponsive communication
Address
3200 S Jericho Way, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 870-9798
The Children'S Academy & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

THE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY & CHILDCARE CENTER receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise communication, teaching quality, and child development, while negative reviewers express frustration with nutritional guidelines, drop-off procedures, staff interactions, and perceived overreach into parenting decisions.

Good communication with parentsstrong academic instructionhealthy food options
Address
14551 E Tennessee Dr, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 337-7665
Quality
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ 6 Ave
Before or After School Daycare
Address
560 Vaughn St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 366-6019
Sagebrush Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14700 E. Temple Place, Aurora, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Park Lane Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13001 East 30th Avenue, Aurora, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Elkhart
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1020 Eagle St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 340-3050
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Axl
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14100 E Jewell Ave, # 21, Aurora, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Pius X
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13680 E 14th Pl, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-5660
Global Village International
Child Daycare & Preschools

Global Village International Preschool in Aurora receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its warm, caring staff, strong leadership under Director Ms. Judy, bilingual education approach, and safe, clean environment that makes children feel loved and at home.

Dedicated and caring teachersDirector Ms. Judy's exceptional leadership and supportbilingual curriculum
Address
1410 Laredo St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 277-3267
Quality
The Learning Experience
Before or After School Daycare

The Learning Experience Aurora receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, daily photo updates via app, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, learning new skills, and excited to attend.

Caring and responsive staffengaging curriculum including Make Believe Roomdaily photo updates via app
Address
7326 S Gartrell Rd, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 690-1600
Quality
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Mosely
Before or After School Daycare
Address
55 N Salida Way, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 810-7258
Edna And John W. Mosley P8
Before or After School Daycare
Address
55 N Salida Way, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Quality
Lyn Knoll Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12445 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-8455
Quality
Elkhart Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1020 Eagle St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 524-2779
Quality
Vaughn Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1155 Vaughn St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Quality
Peoria Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
875 Peoria St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Quality
Rocky Mountain Kids @ Aurora Quest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
17315 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 870-9798
6th Avenue Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
560 Vaughn St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Jewell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14601 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 810-7313
Axl Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14100 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 377-0758
Highline Before And After School Prog
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11000 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 747-2369
Jewell Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14601 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Quality
Prairie Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12600 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 554-4101
Creative Options Center For Ee
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 S Ironton St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 343-6326
Village East Childcare Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1433 S Oakland St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 747-2045
Quality
Virginia Court Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
395 Troy St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 364-9371
Quality
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Virginia Court
Before or After School Daycare
Address
395 S Troy St, Aurora, CO
Phone
(720) 524-2779

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Frequently asked questions

There are 199 all daycares in Aurora, Colorado. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Aurora, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Colorado's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Colorado)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Aurora offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 78 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 110 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Colorado typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Aurora for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Aurora must be licensed by Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.