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25 Daycare Centers in Golden, Colorado

Browse all 25 daycare centers in Golden, Colorado. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Golden

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
    Avid4 Adventure
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

    AVID4 Adventure is a highly-rated summer camp program offering outdoor activities and sports experiences for children across multiple Colorado locations. Parents consistently praise the camp's ability to build confidence, teach new skills, and foster a love of nature through activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water sports. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting significant personal growth and positive experiences for campers.

    Excellent counselors and
  2. 2
    Golden Community Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 265 children

    Golden Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its facilities and staff. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and climbing walls. The location next to Clear Creek and mountain views are frequently highlighted as appealing features.

    friendly and helpful staffwarm poolsclean facilitiesfitness equipment and gym
  3. 3
    Golden Recreation Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Golden Recreation Center receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all recent submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and recreational activities suitable for families with children of various ages.

    Friendly and helpful staffwarm and well-maintained poolsclean facilitiesvariety of activities (basketball courts
  4. 4
    Cradle To Crayons
    4 score
    4(13)

    1921 Youngfield, # 204, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    Cradle to Crayons receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents highlight the stability of the teaching team, effective communication, and their children's happiness and development. One parent noted the higher cost with annual rate increases.

    Experienced and stable staffcaring and attentive teachersclean and spacious facilityeducational curriculum
  5. 5
    Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

    Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staffaffordable tuition

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Golden based on parent reviews

Avid4 Adventure

4.4(20)

420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO

AVID4 Adventure is a highly-rated summer camp program offering outdoor activities and sports experiences for children across multiple Colorado locations. Parents consistently praise the camp's ability to build confidence, teach new skills, and foster a love of nature through activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water sports. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting significant personal growth and positive experiences for campers.

Excellent counselors and

South Table Mountain Preschool

5(2)

17701 W 16th Ave, Golden, CO

Cornerstone Montessori Sch

5(2)

15970 W 50th Ave, Golden, CO

Golden Community Center

4.3(20)

1470 10th St, Golden, CO

Golden Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its facilities and staff. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and climbing walls. The location next to Clear Creek and mountain views are frequently highlighted as appealing features.

friendly and helpful staffwarm poolsclean facilities

Golden Recreation Preschool

4.3(20)

1470 10th St, Golden, CO

Golden Recreation Center receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all recent submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and recreational activities suitable for families with children of various ages.

Friendly and helpful staffwarm and well-maintained poolsclean facilities

John And Karen Litz Preschool

5(1)

13950 W 20th Ave, Golden, CO

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Daycare Centers in Golden, Colorado

There are 25 daycare centers in Golden, 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 Golden, 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 Golden

Showing 25 results

South Table Mountain Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
17701 W 16th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(720) 308-3172
Quality
Cornerstone Montessori Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
15970 W 50th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 277-7025
Quality
John And Karen Litz Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13950 W 20th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-5928
Avid4 Adventure
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

AVID4 Adventure is a highly-rated summer camp program offering outdoor activities and sports experiences for children across multiple Colorado locations. Parents consistently praise the camp's ability to build confidence, teach new skills, and foster a love of nature through activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water sports. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting significant personal growth and positive experiences for campers.

Excellent counselors and
Address
420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Golden Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Golden Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its facilities and staff. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and climbing walls. The location next to Clear Creek and mountain views are frequently highlighted as appealing features.

friendly and helpful staffwarm poolsclean facilities
Address
1470 10th St, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 384-8124
Golden Recreation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Golden Recreation Center receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all recent submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and recreational activities suitable for families with children of various ages.

Friendly and helpful staffwarm and well-maintained poolsclean facilities
Address
1470 10th St, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 384-8196
Quality
Cradle To Crayons
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Cradle to Crayons receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents highlight the stability of the teaching team, effective communication, and their children's happiness and development. One parent noted the higher cost with annual rate increases.

Experienced and stable staffcaring and attentive teachersclean and spacious facility
Address
1921 Youngfield, # 204, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 216-1910
Quality
Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staff
Address
3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 914-6203
Quality
Enor Enviromental Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
15200 W 6th Ave, Ste C, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 271-6637
Lookout Mountain Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
17 S Mt Vernon Country Club Rd, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 526-1176
Quality
Ralston School Age Enrichment
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25856 Columbine Glen Dr, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-4347
Ymca Of Metro Denver@ Wellchester
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13000 W 10th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 945-1512
Welchester Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13000 W 10th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-1737
Quality
Kyffin School Age Enrichment
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 N Flora Way, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-5726
5280 Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17602 W 14th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 278-7772
Quality
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Shelton Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
420 Crawford St, Golden, CO
Phone
(720) 524-2700
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Fairmount Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15975 W 50th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(720) 810-7312
Rrcc Sacc Mitchell
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 N Rubey Ln, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 914-6203
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Canyon Point KinderCare in Golden receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong leadership, and child development outcomes. Parents highlight their children's happiness and the center's cleanliness and organization.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadership (Kate and Heather)excellent communication with families
Address
107 N Rubey Dr, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 279-9917
Quality
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Eagle Ridge KinderCare in Golden, Colorado receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong leadership, clean facility, and positive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with particular praise for directors Tina, Rachel, and Sarah.

Dedicated and nurturing teaching staffstrong administrative leadershipclean and well-organized facility
Address
18601 Eagle Ridge Dr, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 279-9081
Quality
Compass Montessori School Golden Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4441 Salvia, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 271-1198
Quality
Free Horizon Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
581 Conference Dr, Golden, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Shelton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Timber Nook Of Jeffco
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25373 Belcher Hill Road, Golden, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kyffin Preschool (Pleasant View Preschool)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 Flora Way, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-5760
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 25 all daycares in Golden, Colorado. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Golden, 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
Golden offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Golden for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Golden 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.