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Best Daycare Centers in Telluride, CO

Compare 10 daycare centers in Telluride. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Telluride, Colorado at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.72/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Telluride has 10 licensed daycares with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 81435 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Telluride

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
    Tsg Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.

    None - reviews are for ski resortnot daycare
  2. 2
    Eco Adventures
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.

    Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff members (specific guides like MaddieKateEricTaylor

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Telluride

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.63avg rating
8 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Telluride zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8143510
4.72
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Telluride (13–250 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Telluride based on parent reviews

Tsg Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery

4.8(20)

697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO

Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.

None - reviews are for ski resortnot daycare

Telluride Academy

5(1)

725 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO

One parent highlights positive interactions with the company and describes the trips and programs for school-age children as spectacular. The reviewer explicitly recommends the service to others.

positive interactionsspectacular tripswell-designed programs for school-age children

Elaine'S Place

5(1)

894 Blackbear Road, Telluride, CO

One parent describes Elaine's Place as a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment that supports social growth and helps children break bad habits. Leah Barber is credited with designing a personalized pathway to empower each child's specific developmental needs.

safe environmentnurturing atmospherefriendly staff

Eco Adventures

4.1(9)

697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO

Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff members (specific guides like MaddieKateEric

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Daycare types in Telluride

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Telluride, Colorado

There are 10 daycare centers in Telluride, 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 Telluride have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Telluride, 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 Telluride

Showing 10 results

Telluride Academy
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights positive interactions with the company and describes the trips and programs for school-age children as spectacular. The reviewer explicitly recommends the service to others.

positive interactionsspectacular tripswell-designed programs for school-age children
Address
725 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-5311
Quality
Elaine'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Elaine's Place as a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment that supports social growth and helps children break bad habits. Leah Barber is credited with designing a personalized pathway to empower each child's specific developmental needs.

safe environmentnurturing atmospherefriendly staff
Address
894 Blackbear Road, Telluride, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Tsg Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.

None - reviews are for ski resortnot daycare
Address
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-7573
Eco Adventures
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff members (specific guides like MaddieKateEric
Address
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-7300
Montessori At Mountain School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 San Miguel River Dr, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-1969
Quality
Rainbow Preschool & Rockies School Age Progra
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
538 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 708-7981
Quality
Rascals Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
405 Society Dr, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-8380
Quality
Telluride Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
437 W Columbia, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 369-9892
Quality
Mountain Munchkins/Town Of Mountain Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
415 Mountain Village Blvd, Bldg 2, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-8902
Quality
Mountain Sprouts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
135 E Galena, Telluride, CO
Phone
(970) 728-8800
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Telluride, Colorado. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Telluride have an average Google rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Telluride, 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
Telluride offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Telluride for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Telluride 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.