
Compare 252 daycare centers in Colorado Springs. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Colorado Springs has 252 licensed daycares with 1,662 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.51 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 48% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 80921 (avg 4.73 stars), while 80918 has the largest selection (26 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
270 S Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Early Connections @ Court Care is a court-based childcare facility in Colorado Springs with exceptional ratings. Parents consistently praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, along with the clean, safe, well-stocked facility. The service is free for those attending court and parents report their children were engaged, happy, and well-cared for during jury duty.
4110 Dublin Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 186 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek for its caring, engaged staff who genuinely know and support each child. They highlight the safe, clean facilities, strong communication with parents, quality curriculum, and positive child development outcomes. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and remained for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction.
631 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children
First Class Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its arts-based curriculum, nurturing teachers led by Nancy Diehl, and individualized attention to each child's developmental needs. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic skills, social development, creativity, and emotional well-being, with many noting their children are eager to attend daily.
6145 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
La Foret CRC is a center-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful location in Black Forest, attentive staff, and well-maintained facilities. The venue is highly recommended for weddings, family reunions, conferences, and camps.
2655 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 106 children
This facility is primarily reviewed as a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, quality programming, and facility availability for community events.
3515 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Reviews praise Realm of Caring as a caring and knowledgeable organization with dedicated professionals focused on whole-person health. Parents highlight helpful staff, quality products and services, and positive support for families facing health challenges.
3215 Woodland Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Sidewalk's End Montessori School in Colorado Springs has an excellent reputation with all 5-star reviews praising the dedicated, highly qualified teaching staff led by Ms. Lynne and the school's authentic implementation of Montessori methods. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, along with a warm, supportive community environment and well-maintained facilities.
2380 Briar Ridge Pt, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Briargate for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers who provide personalized attention, daily updates, and genuine care for each child. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and show strong developmental progress across all age groups.
3805 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Springs Ranch and its Stetson Hills location for exceptional care, engaged teachers, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, excellent communication through apps and daily updates, and responsive leadership. Families report high satisfaction across all age groups, including those with complex medical or developmental needs.
1625 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children
Fellowship of the Rockies Preschool is a religious facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's welcoming community, children's programs, and pastoral leadership. Parents consistently highlight the loving atmosphere and strong sense of belonging.
Based on 106 daycares with Google ratings in Colorado Springs
Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Colorado Springs, based on parent reviews
Colorado Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80921 | 12 | 4.73 | 3 | |
| 80911 | 9 | 4.67 | 5 | |
| 80905 | 8 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 80907 | 10 | 4.55 | 4 | |
| 80904 | 13 | 4.38 | 5 | |
| 80922 | 15 | 4.33 | 1 | |
| 80919 | 19 | 4.26 | 5 | |
| 80918 | 26 | 4.2 | 4 | |
| 80906 | 15 | 4.2 | 3 | |
| 80920 | 24 | 4.17 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Colorado Springs (12–247 children)
Small
up to 30 children
76
Medium
31–75 children
92
Large
76–150 children
62
Very Large
150+ children
22
Highest rated daycares in Colorado Springs based on parent reviews
270 S Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO
Early Connections @ Court Care is a court-based childcare facility in Colorado Springs with exceptional ratings. Parents consistently praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, along with the clean, safe, well-stocked facility. The service is free for those attending court and parents report their children were engaged, happy, and well-cared for during jury duty.
4110 Dublin Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek for its caring, engaged staff who genuinely know and support each child. They highlight the safe, clean facilities, strong communication with parents, quality curriculum, and positive child development outcomes. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and remained for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction.
631 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO
First Class Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its arts-based curriculum, nurturing teachers led by Nancy Diehl, and individualized attention to each child's developmental needs. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic skills, social development, creativity, and emotional well-being, with many noting their children are eager to attend daily.
6145 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
La Foret CRC is a center-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful location in Black Forest, attentive staff, and well-maintained facilities. The venue is highly recommended for weddings, family reunions, conferences, and camps.
2655 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
This facility is primarily reviewed as a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, quality programming, and facility availability for community events.
3515 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
Reviews praise Realm of Caring as a caring and knowledgeable organization with dedicated professionals focused on whole-person health. Parents highlight helpful staff, quality products and services, and positive support for families facing health challenges.
Colorado Springs offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from church-affiliated programs to summer camps and independent centers. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and attentive staff as the defining characteristics of these programs. The directory covers 252 facilities, providing a clear view of the local childcare ecosystem.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Colorado Springs have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 106 rated facilities, with 48% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.76 stars. Our analysis covers 1,662 parent reviews. Parents in Colorado Springs most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Colorado Springs, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights that their children left the program prepared for kindergarten, while another notes the school has been a positive influence on their family. Both reviewers express strong appreciation for the staff and the collaborative relationship with the owners.
Parents consistently praise Rockrimmon Christian Preschool for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children thrive academically and socially with a well-rounded curriculum that includes academics, arts, nature, and faith-based learning. Families report high satisfaction and plan to enroll younger siblings.
One parent highly recommends Holy Apostles Parent Coop Preschool, describing the teachers and program as wonderful. They note that the school takes active steps to ensure children are ready for Kindergarten.
Parents describe the school as a nurturing, play-based community with exceptional staff and a strong emphasis on outdoor play and hands-on learning. Reviewers highlight the accommodating approach to dietary restrictions and the well-managed classroom environment, while noting the cooperative model requires parent volunteering. Despite the volunteer requirement, families report high satisfaction with the child-to-adult ratios and aftercare options.
One parent highlights their daughter's love for the program, noting significant positive development and recommending the school for children aged 3 through kindergarten. The reviewer advises enrolling early due to a waiting list and asserts a highly positive experience. No negative feedback is reported in the single review.
One parent highlights exceptional dedication from staff member Ms. Laura, noting her positive impact on their daughter's confidence through her teaching methodology. The reviewer also appreciates the daily blog updates provided to families.
Parents highlight exceptional staff and a supportive community, with one noting significant academic progress in early literacy skills. Another reviewer expressed sadness that their children aged out, citing long-term positive experiences with specific teachers and the overall environment.
One parent describes the facility as one of the best daycares in Colorado Springs, highlighting kind teachers and engaging activities. Another review from a Spanish-speaking parent recommends the program for children who attended around 2010.
Parents describe Vista Kids Preschool as a loving and fun environment with an amazing curriculum that fosters rich educational experiences. Reviewers highlight the phenomenal staff's teaching expertise and the facility's nice appearance, noting that weekly newsletters help keep families informed and engaged.
Reviewers highlight the preschool's warm, loving environment and strong biblical foundation for early education. One parent notes that while the student body may not be as racially diverse as other local options, the school remains welcoming to all families.
Parents report that Preschool Partners successfully prepares children for kindergarten and fosters strong partnerships between teachers and families. Reviewers highlight the school as a positive influence on their households and express high satisfaction with the staff.
One parent who has enrolled their two children from preschool through schoolage reports that the staff and teachers are wonderful and helpful for the children's development. The reviewer notes that the children have made many friends and thoroughly enjoy their time at the center.
First Class Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its arts-based curriculum, nurturing teachers led by Nancy Diehl, and individualized attention to each child's developmental needs. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic skills, social development, creativity, and emotional well-being, with many noting their children are eager to attend daily.
Parents highlight the friendly and patient staff, noting that their children enjoy attending and have formed positive relationships with their teachers. Reviewers describe the environment as an excellent starting point for early education and express sadness at the prospect of leaving for kindergarten.
Parents describe the staff as friendly and patient, noting that their children enjoy attending and appreciate the teachers. While one family expresses sadness about leaving for kindergarten, others highlight it as a great place to begin a child's education.
Early Connections @ Court Care is a court-based childcare facility in Colorado Springs with exceptional ratings. Parents consistently praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, along with the clean, safe, well-stocked facility. The service is free for those attending court and parents report their children were engaged, happy, and well-cared for during jury duty.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek for its caring, engaged staff who genuinely know and support each child. They highlight the safe, clean facilities, strong communication with parents, quality curriculum, and positive child development outcomes. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and remained for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction.
Parents consistently praise Ascension Children's Learning Center for its welcoming, caring staff and clean, well-organized facility. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Teresa and teachers as exceptionally kind and loving, noting their children have thrived and look forward to attending. Parents report feeling reassured about their children's safety and care.
La Foret CRC is a center-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful location in Black Forest, attentive staff, and well-maintained facilities. The venue is highly recommended for weddings, family reunions, conferences, and camps.
This facility is primarily reviewed as a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, quality programming, and facility availability for community events.
Reviews praise Realm of Caring as a caring and knowledgeable organization with dedicated professionals focused on whole-person health. Parents highlight helpful staff, quality products and services, and positive support for families facing health challenges.
Sidewalk's End Montessori School in Colorado Springs has an excellent reputation with all 5-star reviews praising the dedicated, highly qualified teaching staff led by Ms. Lynne and the school's authentic implementation of Montessori methods. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, along with a warm, supportive community environment and well-maintained facilities.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Briargate for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers who provide personalized attention, daily updates, and genuine care for each child. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and show strong developmental progress across all age groups.
Handprints Early Education Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, Christian education, and developmental benefits for their children. However, one parent with a child on the spectrum reported insufficient teacher engagement and interaction, particularly in the 3s classroom, despite the center's willingness to accommodate special needs.
Rock of Ages Lutheran Child Care Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, faith-based curriculum, welcoming community atmosphere, and effective kindergarten preparation. One negative review mentioned a staff member yelling at children on the playground.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Springs Ranch and its Stetson Hills location for exceptional care, engaged teachers, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, excellent communication through apps and daily updates, and responsive leadership. Families report high satisfaction across all age groups, including those with complex medical or developmental needs.
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