
Compare 451 daycare centers in Denver. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Denver has 451 licensed daycares with 1,920 parent reviews averaging 4.45/5.80 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 80223 (avg 4.8 stars), while 80219 has the largest selection (35 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.
3105 W Iowa Ave, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Parents consistently praise Little Einstein's Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational focus. The bilingual curriculum, excellent parent communication through daily updates, and family-like atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
4140 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.
3060 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.
18613 E 48th Ave, Bldg D, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Lil' Peoples Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, and confidence. Many describe the center as exceeding expectations and providing a nurturing, welcoming environment.
400 S Williams Street, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Denver Tour Club is a highly-rated summer camp and day program led by founder Sam that specializes in guided tours and activities throughout Denver. Parents consistently praise Sam's organization, kindness, and ability to engage children while exploring local landmarks, museums, outdoor activities, and recreational facilities. The program offers flexible scheduling with individual day sign-ups and maintains small group sizes for personalized attention.
1080 Kalamath St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Parents consistently praise THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE LEARNING CENTER ST. JOHNS (also referred to as 1080 Learning Center) for its caring, communicative staff and clean facility. Reviewers highlight the center's educational curriculum, frequent outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
2817 Zenobia St, Denver, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 129 children
Children's Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness and excitement about attending, as well as the school's Spanish immersion program and balanced curriculum combining academics with social-emotional learning.
2550 Roslyn St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Anchor Center for Blind Children in Denver is a specialized preschool dedicated to serving children with visual impairments and sight-related challenges. Parents consistently praise the center for its highly trained and compassionate staff, expert vision care services, and supportive approach that helps children develop and overcome challenges. The facility is described as a caring, community-supported program that makes a meaningful difference in children's lives.
3746 Grove St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Steele Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and experience significant developmental growth in a supportive, caring environment. The cooperative model allowing parental involvement is highlighted as a major benefit.
730 S Logan St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Larks Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and experienced teachers led by Ms. Bridget. Parents consistently highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, individualized attention, and strong community fostered through family events. Children show excitement for school and significant developmental growth across academic, social, and emotional domains.
Based on 148 daycares with Google ratings in Denver
Top qualities mentioned across 1,920 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Denver, based on parent reviews
Denver zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80223 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 | |
| 80210 | 29 | 4.76 | 6 | |
| 80229 | 5 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 80224 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 80207 | 16 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| 80219 | 35 | 4.67 | 8 | |
| 80220 | 27 | 4.59 | 5 | |
| 80212 | 8 | 4.58 | 2 | |
| 80246 | 5 | 4.57 | 2 | |
| 80209 | 16 | 4.54 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Denver (8–400 children)
Small
up to 30 children
76
Medium
31–75 children
179
Large
76–150 children
149
Very Large
150+ children
45
Highest rated daycares in Denver based on parent reviews
3105 W Iowa Ave, Denver, CO
Parents consistently praise Little Einstein's Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational focus. The bilingual curriculum, excellent parent communication through daily updates, and family-like atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
4140 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO
Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.
3060 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO
Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.
18613 E 48th Ave, Bldg D, Denver, CO
Lil' Peoples Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, and confidence. Many describe the center as exceeding expectations and providing a nurturing, welcoming environment.
400 S Williams Street, Denver, CO
Denver Tour Club is a highly-rated summer camp and day program led by founder Sam that specializes in guided tours and activities throughout Denver. Parents consistently praise Sam's organization, kindness, and ability to engage children while exploring local landmarks, museums, outdoor activities, and recreational facilities. The program offers flexible scheduling with individual day sign-ups and maintains small group sizes for personalized attention.
1080 Kalamath St, Denver, CO
Parents consistently praise THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE LEARNING CENTER ST. JOHNS (also referred to as 1080 Learning Center) for its caring, communicative staff and clean facility. Reviewers highlight the center's educational curriculum, frequent outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
Denver offers a robust selection of 451 childcare facilities, ranging from independent programs to large-scale centers, ensuring there is an option to fit various family schedules and needs. Parents consistently highlight clean, safe, and welcoming environments as the defining characteristics of these programs, reflecting a strong community focus on child well-being. For those seeking top-tier options, the 80203 zip code stands out with a perfect average rating across its three listed facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Denver have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 148 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 1,920 parent reviews. Parents in Denver most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Denver, 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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Colorado Academy Summer Programs consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the diverse camp offerings, safe environment, and engaging activities. Parents highlight excellent staff training, responsive leadership (particularly director Jenny), and smooth operations even during COVID-19. Children consistently return home happy and eager to attend again.
One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center and has benefited from the socialization and learning opportunities. The reviewer also notes that the staff are very pleasant and the facility is well-maintained.
One parent describes a highly positive experience at Sewall CDC, highlighting the teachers' loving and caring nature. The review notes that the child formed strong friendships, enjoyed learning, and successfully prepared for kindergarten before graduating.
Washington Park Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the teachers' attentiveness, developmental expertise, and play-based learning approach. Parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness, with children expressing enthusiasm about attending. The cooperative model creates a strong community of engaged families.
One parent describes the Montessori School of Washington Park as an amazing place where their children have thrived, highlighting the teachers' deep knowledge of Montessori principles and their kind, compassionate nature. The reviewer notes that the classrooms provide a peaceful, traditional environment and praises the strong parent and family involvement. The school is recommended as an excellent starting point for early education for families in or around Wash Park, Denver.
Steele Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and experience significant developmental growth in a supportive, caring environment. The cooperative model allowing parental involvement is highlighted as a major benefit.
Parents highlight the dedicated staff and authentic Montessori approach, noting significant growth in their children's development and life skills. Reviewers appreciate the individualized, responsive care and strong communication between teachers and families. The environment is described as safe, supportive, and loving.
Reviewers highlight the staff's professionalism and friendliness, noting that children enjoy their learning experience. One parent expresses satisfaction with their choice of center, citing the knowledgeable and personable nature of the care providers.
One parent describes the institution as the 'best preschool in Denver,' awarding it a top rating. This single positive endorsement suggests a highly favorable experience for at least one family.
One parent describes LITTLE FOLKS LEARNING CENTER LLC as a great child care center in Denver. The single review highlights positive satisfaction with the facility. No specific drawbacks or complaints are noted in the available feedback.
Lil' Peoples Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, and confidence. Many describe the center as exceeding expectations and providing a nurturing, welcoming environment.
One parent describes the program as a welcoming community that balances play-based learning with structure, noting their child enjoys attending daily. Another review simply labels the school as great.
One parent describes a highly positive second-year experience, highlighting staff who genuinely care about children and communicate professionally with compassion. The reviewer notes that the team goes above and beyond to address parental needs and offers a strong recommendation for friends and family.
One parent describes the Montessori School of Washington Park as an amazing school with well-versed, kind, and compassionate teachers. They highlight the peaceful, traditional classrooms where children learn significantly, noting that the school is a great place to start education for families in or around Wash Park, Denver.
One parent highlights the center's strong educational program and extensive social skill training for children. The review also notes the unique integration of yoga into the preschool curriculum.
Paddington Station receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as a nurturing, play-based learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, strong administration, and welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple families report long-term enrollment, with some children attending for 3+ years.
Inspire Preschool is a highly-regarded religious preschool in Denver run by two experienced lead teachers, Katie and Sharon. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes (12 children), individualized attention, and developmentally-informed curriculum that balances social-emotional growth with academic advancement. All reviewers report their children thrived and loved attending school.
Parents consistently praise Little Einstein's Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational focus. The bilingual curriculum, excellent parent communication through daily updates, and family-like atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.
One parent describes CEC Early Learning Academy as a very good school with good quality. This single review highlights the positive aspects of the institution. No specific drawbacks were mentioned in the available feedback.
One parent reports that the preschool provides a welcoming, home-like environment where staff recognize families by name, while another notes significant growth and support for their child. The program offers diverse activities including art, library, and music classes alongside daily classroom instruction.
A few parents highlight the staff as kind, professional, and genuinely caring, noting that children are in safe and well-maintained care. Reviewers describe the teachers as excellent and organized, expressing strong satisfaction with the center.
Parents highlight the center's outstanding teachers, long tenure staff, and significant positive impact on their children's development. One review notes the location is within a church that can be crowded during mass, describing the setting as unconventional but high quality.
Parents highlight the school's nurturing environment, emphasizing small class sizes and experienced staff who know each child well. Reviewers appreciate the focus on creativity, organic nutrition, and extensive outdoor play in natural settings, noting significant personal and social growth in their children.
Parents highlight the center's loving environment, noting that staff members like Miss Jessica, Sierra, and owner Nicole genuinely care for the children. Reviewers report that their toddlers thrived academically and emotionally, becoming happy to attend and returning with new skills. The few reviews so far mention no specific complaints regarding the care or education provided.
Parents describe the program as a wonderful outdoor preschool where children thrive through play-based learning and interaction with nature. Reviewers highlight the intentional integration of outdoor activities into education and the caring nature of the staff, noting that children eagerly attend and discuss their teachers daily.
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