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3,018 Daycare Centers in Colorado

Browse 3,018 daycare centers across Colorado. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Colorado

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Colorado can make the decision-making process smoother.

Colorado has about 3,018 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Colorado. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Colorado

There are 3,018 daycares in Colorado: 39 headstart facilities, 1,378 before/after school centers, 237 religious facility daycares, and 1,364 childcare and preschool centers.

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Women'S Wilderness Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Women's Wilderness Institute is highly regarded for its outdoor adventure programs that empower women and girls through hiking, climbing, and camping activities. Parents praise the knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging staff who help participants build confidence and leadership skills. One negative review cited poor behavior at a climbing location.

welcoming and organized staffbuilds confidence and self-esteemdevelops leadership skills
Address
2845 Wilderness Pl, Ste 211, Boulder, CO
Phone
(303) 938-9191
Sunflower Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sunflower Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize its nature-immersion approach, experienced teaching staff, and focus on child-led play and emotional development. Parents highlight the exceptional outdoor facilities, Montessori/Waldorf philosophy, and strong sense of community. Many families drive significant distances specifically to attend despite proximity options.

Experienced and stable teaching staff with decades of tenureextensive outdoor time and natural play spacesmixed-age classrooms
Address
3340 Dartmouth Ave, Boulder, CO
Phone
(303) 494-2012
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Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten receives consistently high praise from parents who value its Waldorf philosophy emphasizing nature, imagination, and gentle care. Parents highlight the exceptional teachers, nurturing environment, and strong community, with many families returning for multiple children and maintaining friendships after graduation. The school's focus on outdoor play, animals, gardening, and natural materials creates a calm, enriching early childhood experience.

Caring and dedicated teachersWaldorf philosophy and approachemphasis on nature and outdoor play
Address
4072 19th St, Boulder, CO
Phone
(303) 541-1067
Quality
Commerce Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Commerce Children's Center for its caring, attentive staff who foster children's academic, social, and emotional growth. The facility is noted for its thoughtful curriculum, nutritious meals prepared fresh daily, extended hours, and secure location on federal property. Multiple families have remained enrolled for 4+ years and report high satisfaction.

Caring and invested teachersintentional evidence-based curriculumSTEM and enrichment activities
Address
325 Broadway, Bldg 26, Boulder, CO
Phone
(303) 497-7508
Family Of Christ Child Developmnt Ctr
Church Daycare
4.6

Family of Christ Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and a warm, nurturing environment. Staff are praised for their dedication, communication, and care.

Excellent academic preparation for kindergartenkind and experienced teachers with low turnoversmall class sizes with individual attention
Address
675 Baptist Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 481-1080
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Gateway Preschool And Child Care
Church Daycare
4.6

Gateway Preschool and Child Care in Colorado Springs receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, director Jennifer's availability, separate infant classrooms, strong communication, and emotional support for children. Multiple families report their children thriving and gaining confidence while attending.

Caring and attentive staffseparate infant classroomdirector availability and communication
Address
5605 N Marksheffel Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 574-4019
Quality
The Club At Flying Horse Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

No parent reviews are available for this daycare center. The reviews provided are for The Club at Flying Horse Resort, a luxury resort and golf club, not a daycare program.

None applicable - this appears to be a data mismatch
Address
1880 Weiskopf Pt, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 494-1222
The Little Bus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not appear to be from parents evaluating a daycare facility. Instead, they describe The Little Bus/Third Street Center as a community space offering various non-profit organizations, art classes, events, and recreational activities. Reviews praise the affordable space, diverse programming, and community atmosphere.

Affordable space for organizations and artistsdiverse programming and eventscommunity gathering place
Address
520 S 3rd St, Ste 9, Carbondale, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Team 7-12
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

TEAM 7-12 appears to be a recreational facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and basketball court. Parents appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and summer day camp programs.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffheated indoor pool for therapy/wellness
Address
6820 W 66th Ave, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 403-2555
Kids Adventures INC @ Fitz Morris
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

This facility is consistently praised across all reviews with a 5/5 rating. Parents highlight the clean, well-maintained pools, gym equipment, and friendly staff. The reasonable pricing and accessible amenities make it a popular choice for families and individuals seeking recreation and wellness services.

clean facilitiesfriendly staffaffordable pricing
Address
6250 Independence St, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 870-9798
Fitzmorris Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Reviews are consistently positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and well-maintained equipment. The center is noted as not being crowded and offering good value for families.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafftwo pools with lifeguards
Address
6250 Independence St, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 982-1248
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Little Loves Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Loves Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, responsive staff, and child-focused approach as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children transitioned from unhappy experiences at other daycares to thriving at Little Loves, with improved attitudes toward attending and strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten.

Address
6454 Simms St, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 431-1346
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Primrose School At Standley Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Standley Lake for exceptional staff, strong academic preparation, and a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and socially. Leadership and teachers are described as caring, dedicated, and professional, with enrichment programs and age-appropriate curriculum. Families report high satisfaction across all experience levels, from infant care through pre-K.

Exceptional and caring teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartennurturing environment
Address
8430 Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster, CO
Phone
(303) 650-5437
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Ken-Caryl Ranch Dakota Lodge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Ken-Caryl Ranch Dakota Lodge is highly praised as a versatile community facility with excellent outdoor spaces and programming. Parents highlight its beautiful natural setting, well-maintained grounds, and quality educational programs including summer camps and outdoor education.

Beautiful scenery and landscapingspacious multipurpose room with kitchenoutdoor patio with firepit
Address
14422 W Ken Caryl Ave, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Ken Caryl Ranch Summer Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise Ken Caryl Ranch's recreational facilities and community amenities rather than daycare services specifically. The facility features well-maintained grounds including tennis courts, a disc golf course, swimming pools, and a recreation center with various programs and classes.

Well-maintained facilitiestennis courts in excellent conditionlarge swimming pools with separate areas for kids
Address
7676 S Continental Dr, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not actually relate to daycare services at this location. Instead, they describe Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District as a recreational community facility in Littleton, Colorado, featuring various amenities such as pools, tennis courts, disc golf, and fitness classes. Parents consistently praise the well-maintained facilities and community programs.

Well-maintained facilitiesquality tennis courtspools with separate kids area
Address
7676 S Continental Divide Rd, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Quality
Colorado Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Colorado Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the warm, enriching environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's engaging programming, hands-on ownership, low teacher turnover, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. One negative review mentioned communication difficulties when trying to reach the school by phone.

Engaging and enriching curriculumdedicated and car
Address
10240 W 26th Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 551-3426
Quality
Little Harvard Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Harvard Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, clean facilities, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration in the toddler classroom.

Kind and loving staffmultilingual educationclean facility
Address
6381 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 274-5432
Aspen Creek Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Aspen Creek Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and emotionally in a caring, faith-based environment. Parents highlight the patient and loving staff who know children by name, maintain flexible hours, provide nutritious meals, and create an atmosphere where children are excited to attend daily. The center is credited with helping children overcome challenges and successfully transition to kindergarten.

Patient and caring staffchildren excited to attendflexible hours
Address
6500 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 973-3150
Quality
Lakewood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lakewood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong academic preparation, and community-focused environment. Parents report excellent teacher-child ratios, cleanliness, healthy meals, and low teacher turnover, with many noting their children's advanced academic performance upon entering kindergarten.

Experienced and caring teacherslow teacher turnoverstrong academics and literacy outcomes
Address
946 Benton St, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 237-7092
Quality
Jordan Alexander Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stones for its caring, professional staff and warm, family-like environment. Children show strong development and engagement, with parents appreciating the frequent communication via Brightwheel app, included meals/snacks, and enrichment activities. The facility is highlighted as exceptionally supportive and responsive to both child and parent needs.

Loving and attentive staffstrong child development and engagementfrequent parent communication via Brightwheel app
Address
10670 Bradford Rd, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 904-4112
Ymca Of The Pikes Peak Region @ Howbert
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its friendly staff, diverse amenities including exercise classes, pool facilities, and equipment in good condition. Parents highlight positive experiences with sports programs like volleyball and appreciate the convenient location with additional services like the Shandy Clinic. However, one serious safety concern was reported regarding gymnasium floor maintenance.

Friendly and professional staffwide variety of exercise classeswell-maintained equipment
Address
1023 N 31st St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 329-7289
Ymca @ Westside Community
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

YMCA @ Westside Community is highly regarded by visitors for its community-focused services and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently praise the facility's diverse programming including fitness classes, arts programs, and community support services. The center is particularly noted for its food pantry and pet pantry services staffed by compassionate volunteers.

Kind and considerate staffwelcoming environment for children with special needswell-organized community services
Address
1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 329-7289
Quality
Westside Community Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Westside Community Preschool is a school-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the center's community-focused programming and welcoming staff who serve diverse needs including children with autism. The facility offers various classes, activities, and support services beyond traditional preschool care.

Kind and considerate staffinclusive environment for children with autismdiverse programming (fitness classes
Address
1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 331-2655
Stars Gymnastics
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Stars Gymnastics for its exceptional coaching staff, strong communication, and supportive community environment. The facility has earned a reputation for developing both athletic skills and life skills like confidence, discipline, and teamwork across all age levels from preschool through competitive teams. Many families have long-term relationships with the gym, spanning decades in some cases.

Knowledgeable and passionate coachesexcellen
Address
3870 Mallow Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 598-6863
Bethel Lutheran Preschool Of Colorado Springs
Church Daycare
4.6

Bethel Lutheran Preschool of Colorado Springs is highly rated for its welcoming, family-oriented environment centered on faith and Christian values. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, engaging children's ministry programs, and strong sense of community. The facility also operates an affiliated K-12 hybrid school (Aero Christian Academy) that parents commend for small class sizes and academic excellence.

Welcoming and warm stafffaith-based curriculumfamily-oriented environment
Address
4925 Farmingdale Dr, Colorado S Pring, CO
Phone
(719) 591-9997
Calvary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Calvary Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the play-based curriculum, strong communication, leadership involvement, and faith-centered approach as key strengths. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some enrolling siblings and returning for multiple years.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and attentive teachersfamily-like atmosphere
Address
4210 Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 599-5437
Quality
Go West Camps
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Go West Camps is a highly-rated outdoor summer camp in Colorado Springs with perfect 5/5 star reviews across all submissions. Parents praise the diverse outdoor activities, skilled staff, and transformative experiences their children gain each summer.

Outdoor-focused programmingvariety of activities (rock climbingpaddleboarding
Address
1325 Vindicator Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 357-8872
Discovery Kids Childcare At Rockrimmon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Discovery Kids Childcare at Rockrimmon receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, and positive impact on child development, with many noting their children eagerly look forward to attending. Multiple parents mention achieving peace of mind through the quality of care provided.

Kind and patient staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
6835 Delmonico Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 598-1818
Quality
Child Priority Preschool INC
Church Daycare
4.6

Child Priority Preschool is highly rated by most parents for its play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum and caring teachers. The facility fosters a strong community atmosphere with involved leadership and welcomes parental participation. One reviewer raised concerns about director behavior and classroom policies.

Play-based curriculumdevelopmentally appropriate learningkind and nurturing teachers
Address
12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO
Phone
(303) 424-4034
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Frequently asked questions

There are 3,018 all daycares across Colorado. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Colorado are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Colorado, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Colorado sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Colorado vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.