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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Cortez, CO

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Cortez. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cortez, Colorado at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
23
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Cortez has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 23 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 81321 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cortez

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
    City Of Cortez-Playground Days
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    425 N Roger-Smith Ave, Cortez, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    This is a community recreation center rather than a daycare, offering excellent facilities and exceptional customer service. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, affordable pricing ($3 for showers, $6 day pass), and welcoming staff across all interactions.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricingfriendly and helpful staffprivate family shower/changing rooms

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Cortez

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.4avg rating
6 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Cortez zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
813217
4.4
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cortez (50–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cortez based on parent reviews

City Of Cortez-Playground Days

4.4(20)

425 N Roger-Smith Ave, Cortez, CO

This is a community recreation center rather than a daycare, offering excellent facilities and exceptional customer service. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, affordable pricing ($3 for showers, $6 day pass), and welcoming staff across all interactions.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricingfriendly and helpful staff

Treehouse Early Learning Center

5(1)

300 N Elm, Cortez, CO

One parent highlights the great staff at Treehouse Early Learning Center in Cortez, Colorado. The single review provided is a positive endorsement of the center's team. No negative feedback has been submitted for this location.

Great staff

Children'S Kiva

4.5(1)

1204 E Empire, Cortez, CO

One parent describes Children's Kiva as the best preschool in Cortez, highlighting the Montessori environment and excellent teachers. This single review offers a positive perspective on the center-based program.

Montessori environmentawesome teachersbest preschool in Cortez

Mesa View Head Start

5

1320 E Empire, Cortez, CO

Por Dia Preschool And Daycare

4

1515 S Oak St, Cortez, CO

Beech Street Preschool

3.5(1)

510 N Beech St, Cortez, CO

One parent highlights a positive experience with an amazing teacher who worked well with their son. The review notes that the child learned a lot and brought impressive results home. No negative feedback has been provided in the single available review.

excellent teachereffective learningstrong parent-child communication

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Daycare types in Cortez

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cortez, Colorado

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Cortez, Colorado, making up 86% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Cortez have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 23 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cortez, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Cortez

Showing 6 results

Mesa View Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1320 E Empire, Cortez, CO
Phone
(970) 565-6040
Quality
Treehouse Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the great staff at Treehouse Early Learning Center in Cortez, Colorado. The single review provided is a positive endorsement of the center's team. No negative feedback has been submitted for this location.

Great staff
Address
300 N Elm, Cortez, CO
Phone
(970) 564-4120
Quality
Children'S Kiva
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent describes Children's Kiva as the best preschool in Cortez, highlighting the Montessori environment and excellent teachers. This single review offers a positive perspective on the center-based program.

Montessori environmentawesome teachersbest preschool in Cortez
Address
1204 E Empire, Cortez, CO
Phone
(303) 565-5859
Quality
City Of Cortez-Playground Days
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This is a community recreation center rather than a daycare, offering excellent facilities and exceptional customer service. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, affordable pricing ($3 for showers, $6 day pass), and welcoming staff across all interactions.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricingfriendly and helpful staff
Address
425 N Roger-Smith Ave, Cortez, CO
Phone
(970) 565-3402
Quality
Por Dia Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1515 S Oak St, Cortez, CO
Phone
(303) 565-5618
Quality
Beech Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent highlights a positive experience with an amazing teacher who worked well with their son. The review notes that the child learned a lot and brought impressive results home. No negative feedback has been provided in the single available review.

excellent teachereffective learningstrong parent-child communication
Address
510 N Beech St, Cortez, CO
Phone
(970) 565-7491
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cortez, Colorado, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cortez have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cortez, 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
Cortez offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Cortez for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cortez 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.