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Best Daycare Centers in Rifle, CO

Compare 7 daycare centers in Rifle. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Rifle, Colorado at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
4.05/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Rifle has 7 licensed daycares with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.57% are before or after school daycare, the dominant program type in Rifle.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rifle

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
    Early Learners' Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    3695 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    These reviews are not for Early Learners' Center daycare. The reviews provided are for Colorado Mountain Community College (CMC) in Rifle, Colorado, a higher education institution, not a childcare facility. No valid parent reviews for the daycare are available.

    None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Rifle

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Rifle, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.7avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Rifle zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
816506
3.9
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Rifle (15–74 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rifle based on parent reviews

Early Learners' Center

4.5(20)

3695 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO

These reviews are not for Early Learners' Center daycare. The reviews provided are for Colorado Mountain Community College (CMC) in Rifle, Colorado, a higher education institution, not a childcare facility. No valid parent reviews for the daycare are available.

None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare

Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten

5

652 E 5th St, Rifle, CO

Garfield Re-2 School District And Aspen

3.7(1)

839 Whiteriver, Rifle, CO

Caring Kids Preschool

3(3)

1224 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO

One parent describes a positive experience with caring staff and educational activities, while two others report severe issues including abrupt closure, lack of communication, missing belongings, and unprofessional conduct by the owner. The facility is now permanently closed, having shut down with minimal notice, which has left some families without childcare and others with unresolved disputes over records and safety.

Supportive teacherssafe environmenteducational activities

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Daycare types in Rifle

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 4

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Daycare Centers in Rifle, Colorado

There are 7 daycare centers in Rifle, Colorado. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Rifle have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Rifle, 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 Rifle

Showing 7 results

Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Church Daycare
5
Address
652 E 5th St, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 625-4978
Quality
Early Learners' Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews are not for Early Learners' Center daycare. The reviews provided are for Colorado Mountain Community College (CMC) in Rifle, Colorado, a higher education institution, not a childcare facility. No valid parent reviews for the daycare are available.

None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare
Address
3695 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Garfield Re-2 School District And Aspen
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
839 Whiteriver, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 665-7600
Caring Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
3

One parent describes a positive experience with caring staff and educational activities, while two others report severe issues including abrupt closure, lack of communication, missing belongings, and unprofessional conduct by the owner. The facility is now permanently closed, having shut down with minimal notice, which has left some families without childcare and others with unresolved disputes over records and safety.

Supportive teacherssafe environmenteducational activities
Address
1224 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 625-5702
Garfield County School Re 2 Wamsley
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 E 30th, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 665-7966
Graham Mesa Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1575 Farmstead Pkwy, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 665-7540
Quality
Highland Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1500 E 7th St, Rifle, CO
Phone
(970) 665-6839
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Rifle, Colorado. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Rifle have an average Google rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Rifle, 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
Rifle offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Rifle for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rifle 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.