
Compare 193 child daycare & preschools in Denver. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Denver has 193 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,920 parent reviews averaging 4.45/5.80 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 80223 (avg 4.8 stars), while 80219 has the largest selection (35 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
3105 W Iowa Ave, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Parents consistently praise Little Einstein's Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational focus. The bilingual curriculum, excellent parent communication through daily updates, and family-like atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
4140 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.
3060 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.
18613 E 48th Ave, Bldg D, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Lil' Peoples Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, and confidence. Many describe the center as exceeding expectations and providing a nurturing, welcoming environment.
400 S Williams Street, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Denver Tour Club is a highly-rated summer camp and day program led by founder Sam that specializes in guided tours and activities throughout Denver. Parents consistently praise Sam's organization, kindness, and ability to engage children while exploring local landmarks, museums, outdoor activities, and recreational facilities. The program offers flexible scheduling with individual day sign-ups and maintains small group sizes for personalized attention.
1080 Kalamath St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Parents consistently praise THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE LEARNING CENTER ST. JOHNS (also referred to as 1080 Learning Center) for its caring, communicative staff and clean facility. Reviewers highlight the center's educational curriculum, frequent outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
2817 Zenobia St, Denver, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 129 children
Children's Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness and excitement about attending, as well as the school's Spanish immersion program and balanced curriculum combining academics with social-emotional learning.
2550 Roslyn St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Anchor Center for Blind Children in Denver is a specialized preschool dedicated to serving children with visual impairments and sight-related challenges. Parents consistently praise the center for its highly trained and compassionate staff, expert vision care services, and supportive approach that helps children develop and overcome challenges. The facility is described as a caring, community-supported program that makes a meaningful difference in children's lives.
3746 Grove St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Steele Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and experience significant developmental growth in a supportive, caring environment. The cooperative model allowing parental involvement is highlighted as a major benefit.
730 S Logan St, Denver, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Larks Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and experienced teachers led by Ms. Bridget. Parents consistently highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, individualized attention, and strong community fostered through family events. Children show excitement for school and significant developmental growth across academic, social, and emotional domains.
Based on 148 daycares with Google ratings in Denver
Top qualities mentioned across 1,920 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Denver, based on parent reviews
Denver zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80223 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 | |
| 80210 | 29 | 4.76 | 6 | |
| 80229 | 5 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 80224 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 80207 | 16 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| 80219 | 35 | 4.67 | 8 | |
| 80220 | 27 | 4.59 | 5 | |
| 80212 | 8 | 4.58 | 2 | |
| 80246 | 5 | 4.57 | 2 | |
| 80209 | 16 | 4.54 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Denver (8–400 children)
Small
up to 30 children
76
Medium
31–75 children
179
Large
76–150 children
149
Very Large
150+ children
45
Highest rated daycares in Denver based on parent reviews
3105 W Iowa Ave, Denver, CO
Parents consistently praise Little Einstein's Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational focus. The bilingual curriculum, excellent parent communication through daily updates, and family-like atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
4140 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO
Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.
3060 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO
Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.
18613 E 48th Ave, Bldg D, Denver, CO
Lil' Peoples Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, and confidence. Many describe the center as exceeding expectations and providing a nurturing, welcoming environment.
400 S Williams Street, Denver, CO
Denver Tour Club is a highly-rated summer camp and day program led by founder Sam that specializes in guided tours and activities throughout Denver. Parents consistently praise Sam's organization, kindness, and ability to engage children while exploring local landmarks, museums, outdoor activities, and recreational facilities. The program offers flexible scheduling with individual day sign-ups and maintains small group sizes for personalized attention.
1080 Kalamath St, Denver, CO
Parents consistently praise THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE LEARNING CENTER ST. JOHNS (also referred to as 1080 Learning Center) for its caring, communicative staff and clean facility. Reviewers highlight the center's educational curriculum, frequent outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents reporting positive experiences across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.
Denver offers a diverse mix of childcare options, from community centers to specialized academies, catering to various family needs and schedules. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and affordable pricing as key priorities when making their choice. For those seeking the highest-rated options, the 80223 zip code stands out with an impressive average rating of 4.8/5 across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Denver have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 148 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 1,920 parent reviews. Parents in Denver most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Denver, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Warren Village Learning Center is part of a transitional housing program that includes childcare services. Most reviewers praise the staff, communication, and affordability for infant care, though one parent raised serious concerns about child safety and supervision at the learning center.
Auraria Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational quality, caring staff, and excellent facilities. Parents highlight strong classroom transitions, play-based learning, and individualized attention as standout features. The center's affiliation with the Auraria campus provides additional resources and reasonable pricing compared to other Denver options.
Children's Garden Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from families with children currently enrolled, praising the family-oriented environment, low staff turnover, and dedicated directors and teachers. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, facility appearance, and poor communication regarding waitlist management.
This daycare center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child safety and incident reporting procedures. While some parents praise dedicated teachers and responsive staff, others report serious incidents involving injuries that were not properly documented or reported to licensing authorities.
One parent describes the staff as amazing and loving with their 10-month-old, while another finds them very attentive. In contrast, a single reviewer expresses strong distrust in the owner, citing her as mean and disrespectful despite liking the staff.
One parent highlights the engaging activities and helpful communication from staff, while another criticizes the facility's cleanliness and maintenance. The negative feedback focuses on poor hygiene in gym and spa areas, contrasting sharply with the positive experience of the childcare program itself.
Parents consistently praise Play-N-Learn Child Care for its clean facility, caring and experienced staff, and strong focus on child development and learning. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including improvements in social skills, potty training, and academic learning. The center is described as warm, transparent, and family-oriented with attentive staff who build strong relationships with both children and parents.
Sewall Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Many parents praise the caring teachers, inclusive environment, and educational quality, reporting their children thrive and form strong attachments. However, several parents report serious concerns about inadequate response to bullying and physical aggression between children, poor communication from staff, and lack of administrative follow-up on safety issues.
Sewall Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring teachers, educational programs, and inclusive environment. However, several parents reported serious concerns about inadequate handling of aggressive behavior between children and unresponsive communication from administration.
Sunshine Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the warm, welcoming environment and caring staff led by director Mrs. Sue. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel confident in the quality of care provided. One parent noted a previous staff member's poor attitude has since been resolved.
KIDS 4 Real Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including owner harassment regarding billing disputes and inadequate supervision with excessive screen time.
Martin School of Early Education receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents noting readiness for kindergarten and advanced learning skills. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff credentials and the authenticity of older positive reviews.
Feedback for this center-based facility highlights its value as a resource for families, with one reviewer calling it a 'very great agency' and another noting it offers 'great resources for the community.' However, significant dissatisfaction exists regarding professionalism and the reliability of aid distribution, with one parent alleging dishonesty and failure to deliver promised food stamps despite a long wait.
One parent highlights the facility's affordability and friendly service, while another criticizes staff attitudes toward non-hikers. A separate review reports a fire closure and general dissatisfaction with the experience.
Parents highlight the exceptional staff and programs, noting that the quality of care justifies significant travel distances. One reviewer describes a peaceful experience where their children feel safe and happy, while another reports their son enjoys attending daily and receives excellent care.
Acacia Learning Center received mostly 5-star reviews praising caring staff, safe environment, educational activities, and affordable rates. However, recent reviews from 2024 highlight significant concerns about administrative changes, staff turnover, poor communication, inadequate resources, and lack of accountability following departures of key personnel in fall 2023.
Day One Day Care Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the facility for quality care, good communication, child happiness, and school readiness. However, some parents report serious concerns including billing issues, poor cleanliness, lack of communication about attendance, and an expired business license.
Denver Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the patient, kind, and professional staff, clean environment, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. However, one negative review raised serious safety concerns including unreported injuries and incidents after just 3 weeks of enrollment.
Three Bears Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the dedicated, caring staff, excellent communication, and their children's happiness and developmental progress. The center offers quality programming including kindergarten, sign language instruction, and summer camp with field trips.
NOTE: These reviews are for a fitness club membership, not a daycare center. The Colorado Athletic Club Monaco in Denver receives consistently high praise for its comprehensive facilities, cleanliness, and exceptional customer service across all staff members.
Debra Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise Ms. Debra's warmth and the family-oriented setting, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, discipline practices, and staff behavior toward children when parents are not present.
DPS/ECE Sandra Todd-Williams Academy receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the teachers and their children's enthusiasm for learning, while the majority express serious concerns about staff professionalism, inadequate child supervision, safety issues, and unresponsive leadership.
Early Success Academy receives highly polarized reviews with no middle ground. Positive reviews praise exceptional teaching, child development, and caring staff who prepare children well for school. Negative reviews cite poor phone communication, rude staff during enrollment, safety concerns, lack of transparency, and understaffing.
Lowry Montessori receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers and student happiness, but significant criticism regarding administrative staff and safety protocols. Parents report nurturing teachers and happy children, but express serious concerns about enrollment communication, food allergy handling, and responsiveness from administrative personnel.
Colonnade Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, security features, and engaging curriculum. However, concerns include inconsistent communication documentation, facility access challenges due to federal building security and construction, and alleged staff management issues.
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