55 Daycare Centers in Thornton, Colorado
Browse all 55 daycare centers in Thornton, Colorado. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Thornton
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.
- 1Bundles Of Babies4.72 score4.9(20)
941 E 88th Ave, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 13 children
Bundles of Babies receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and family-like environment. Multiple parents note long-term loyalty, with some returning after years and others driving significant distances rather than switching providers. The center is noted for developmental progress, special needs support, and a nurturing director named Angie.
Exceptional staff care and communicationstrong bonds between teachers and childrendevelopmental progress observed in childrenfamily-like atmosphere - 2Bundles Of Babies II4.72 score4.9(20)
940 Oak Pl, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Parents consistently praise Bundles of Babies II for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and outstanding communication from Director Angie. Families report high satisfaction with child development, safety, and feeling welcomed as part of a family-like community. The center has such high demand that waitlists are common, with some parents willing to drive significant distances to maintain enrollment.
Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationDirector Angie's leadership and warmthfamily-like atmosphere - 3Lord Of Life Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
12021 Northaven Cir, Thornton, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children
Lord of Life Preschool is a religious facility in Thornton, Colorado with consistently high satisfaction from parents. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered education, dedicated staff, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents report it as an excellent choice for families seeking faith-based early childhood education and long-term enrollment through 8th grade.
Friendly and welcoming communitydedicated and hardworking staffChrist-centered curriculu - 4A Child'S Touch4.48 score4.6(20)
9141 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 296 children
A Child's Touch receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional staff, comprehensive curriculum, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, nurturing environment, and excellent communication. The center is noted for affordability and integration of faith-based values alongside academics.
Highly educated and caring staffengaging curriculum with strong academic resultsspacious outdoor play areasclean and secu - 5Primrose School Of Thornton4.48 score4.6(20)
12899 Grant Dr, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 190 children
Primrose School of Thornton receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional leadership, dedicated staff, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters both academic and social growth. Parents consistently commend Director Nikki's communication and approachability, as well as the school's calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Multiple parents note significant improvements in their children's development
- 6Lisa D'S Homework Club4.43 score4.6(13)
3960 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 55 children
Reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The ratings appear to be for a church and its associated Indian festival/pow wow held in September, not for LISA D'S HOMEWORK CLUB daycare operations.
Welcoming communitycultural eventsfriendly congregationyouth programs - 7Adventure Club At Thornton Comm Ctr4.4 score4.5(20)
2211 Eppinger Blvd, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Note: These reviews are for Thornton Community Center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the newly renovated facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including gym, library, youth areas, and recreation spaces. Visitors consistently rate it highly for its open design and convenient all-in-one location.
Newly renovated and cleanfriendly and helpful stafffree library and youth areasgym facilities - 8Thornton Community Center4.4 score4.5(20)
2211 Eppinger Blvd, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for the community center's gym, library, and recreation facilities rather than daycare services. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, modern renovations, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including gym equipment, library, youth areas, and outdoor facilities.
Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern design with open flow layoutvariety of amenities in one location - 9Sweet Pea Center For Early Learning4.4 score4.8(5)
320 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Sweet Pea Center for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, and positive impact on their children's development and excitement about attending. The smaller center size is noted as beneficial for individualized attention.
caring and sweet staffexcellent communicationchildren excited to attendstrong child development and growth - 10Footprints-Daycare4.38 score4.5(16)
3101 E 100th Ave, Thornton, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Footprints Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, strong learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere that has been maintained across three generations of ownership for 29 years.
Loving and caring teachersexceptional staff stability with no turnoversmall class sizesone-on-one teaching
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Highest rated daycares in Thornton based on parent reviews
Bundles Of Babies
941 E 88th Ave, Thornton, CO
Bundles of Babies receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and family-like environment. Multiple parents note long-term loyalty, with some returning after years and others driving significant distances rather than switching providers. The center is noted for developmental progress, special needs support, and a nurturing director named Angie.
Bundles Of Babies II
940 Oak Pl, Thornton, CO
Parents consistently praise Bundles of Babies II for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and outstanding communication from Director Angie. Families report high satisfaction with child development, safety, and feeling welcomed as part of a family-like community. The center has such high demand that waitlists are common, with some parents willing to drive significant distances to maintain enrollment.
Lord Of Life Preschool
12021 Northaven Cir, Thornton, CO
Lord of Life Preschool is a religious facility in Thornton, Colorado with consistently high satisfaction from parents. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered education, dedicated staff, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents report it as an excellent choice for families seeking faith-based early childhood education and long-term enrollment through 8th grade.
A Child'S Touch
9141 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
A Child's Touch receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional staff, comprehensive curriculum, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, nurturing environment, and excellent communication. The center is noted for affordability and integration of faith-based values alongside academics.
Primrose School Of Thornton
12899 Grant Dr, Thornton, CO
Primrose School of Thornton receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional leadership, dedicated staff, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters both academic and social growth. Parents consistently commend Director Nikki's communication and approachability, as well as the school's calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Multiple parents note significant improvements in their children's development
Lisa D'S Homework Club
3960 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO
Reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The ratings appear to be for a church and its associated Indian festival/pow wow held in September, not for LISA D'S HOMEWORK CLUB daycare operations.
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Daycare Centers in Thornton, Colorado
There are 55 daycare centers in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton
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- 455 E Eppinger Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- 3960 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 450-0119
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- 4550 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 452-2294
Bundles of Babies receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and family-like environment. Multiple parents note long-term loyalty, with some returning after years and others driving significant distances rather than switching providers. The center is noted for developmental progress, special needs support, and a nurturing director named Angie.
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- 941 E 88th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 227-7125
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Parents consistently praise Bundles of Babies II for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and outstanding communication from Director Angie. Families report high satisfaction with child development, safety, and feeling welcomed as part of a family-like community. The center has such high demand that waitlists are common, with some parents willing to drive significant distances to maintain enrollment.
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- 940 Oak Pl, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 227-7333
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Lord of Life Preschool is a religious facility in Thornton, Colorado with consistently high satisfaction from parents. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered education, dedicated staff, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents report it as an excellent choice for families seeking faith-based early childhood education and long-term enrollment through 8th grade.
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- 12021 Northaven Cir, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 457-2408
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Sweet Pea Center for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, and positive impact on their children's development and excitement about attending. The smaller center size is noted as beneficial for individualized attention.
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- 320 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 588-8866
Reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The ratings appear to be for a church and its associated Indian festival/pow wow held in September, not for LISA D'S HOMEWORK CLUB daycare operations.
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- 3960 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (760) 285-1765
A Child's Touch receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional staff, comprehensive curriculum, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, nurturing environment, and excellent communication. The center is noted for affordability and integration of faith-based values alongside academics.
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- 9141 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 286-6846
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Primrose School of Thornton receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional leadership, dedicated staff, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters both academic and social growth. Parents consistently commend Director Nikki's communication and approachability, as well as the school's calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Multiple parents note significant improvements in their children's development
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- 12899 Grant Dr, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 279-9053
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Note: These reviews are for Thornton Community Center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the newly renovated facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including gym, library, youth areas, and recreation spaces. Visitors consistently rate it highly for its open design and convenient all-in-one location.
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- 2211 Eppinger Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 977-5916
Note: Reviews appear to be for the community center's gym, library, and recreation facilities rather than daycare services. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, modern renovations, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including gym equipment, library, youth areas, and outdoor facilities.
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- 2211 Eppinger Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 977-7596
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Footprints Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, strong learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere that has been maintained across three generations of ownership for 29 years.
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- 3101 E 100th Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 452-2781
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center is a multi-purpose recreation facility in Thornton with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, variety of amenities, and friendly staff. Reviews highlight swimming lessons, pools, skate park, and recreational activities as popular offerings.
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- 11151 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 977-7594
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These reviews do not pertain to A NEW GENERATION daycare in Thornton, Colorado. Instead, they are reviews for The Point Bar and Grill, a restaurant and bar establishment. This appears to be a data mismatch error.
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- 4050 E 100th Ave G, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 280-0165
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- 11040 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 920-0214
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Brother Bear I receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, care quality, and child development, with parents reporting multi-year loyalty. However, some parents report communication difficulties, inconsistent cleanliness between rooms, and concerns about management favoritism and interpersonal conflicts.
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- 2650 E 120th St, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 280-0588
Tiny Toddle In in Thornton has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise cleanliness, staff kindness, and trustworthiness, while five parents report serious concerns including minimal staff interaction, excessive TV time, poor security measures, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff behavior.
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- 525 Russell Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 288-8390
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Riverdale PRS receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise teacher quality, parental involvement, and individual student care, but criticize administrative decisions, safety concerns, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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- 10724 Elm St, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 972-3607
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- 9450 Pecos St, Thornton, CO
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- 11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton, CO
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- 7800 East 133rd Avenue, Thornton, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 7800 E 133 Ave, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 685-5050
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- 9150 Monroe St, Thornton, CO
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- 12290 Pennsylvania St, Thornton, CO
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- 3500 Summit Grove Pkwy, Thornton, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 9100 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 853-1300
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- 2410 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 810-7313
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- 2410 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
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- (303) 356-6624
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- 8300 Downing Dr, Thornton, CO
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- (720) 972-5334
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Colorado)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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