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193 Child Daycare & Preschools in Denver, Colorado

Browse all 193 child daycare & preschools in Denver, Colorado. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Denver

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

    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.

    Caring and dedicated staffbilingual Spanish instructionstrong developmental progressexcellent parent communication via app
  2. 2
    Iliff Preschool
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    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.

    Dedicated and experienced teacherswarm and nurturing environmentcomprehensive curriculum (STEMSpanish
  3. 3
    Plum Hill Preschool
    4.79 score
    5(19)

    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.

    Play-based learning philosophywarm and nurturing teachersclean and organized facilitiesoutdoor play in all weather
  4. 4

    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.

    Caring and compassionate staffhands-on teachersindividualized educationsafe environment
  5. 5
    Denver Tour Club
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    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.

    Knowledgeable and caring instructor (Sam)unique and creative itinerariesexploration of Denver landmarks and attractionssmall group sizes with individual attention
  6. 6

    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.

    Kind and responsive stafffrequent parent communication and daily updatesclean facilityplanned educational curriculum with crafts and activities
  7. 7

    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.

    Loving and compassionate staffclean and organized facilitySpanish immersion programstrong community atmosphere
  8. 8

    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.

    Highly trained and experienced staffspecialized vision care and monitoringcompassionate and patient approachbeautiful facility
  9. 9

    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.

    Small class sizescaring and attentive teachersindividual student attentionstrong parent community
  10. 10
    Larks Preschool
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    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.

    Experienced and consistent teacherslow student-to-teacher ratioplay-based and child-led curriculummixed-age interactions

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Denver based on parent reviews

Little Einstein'S Academy

5(20)

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.

Caring and dedicated staffbilingual Spanish instructionstrong developmental progress

Iliff Preschool

5(20)

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.

Dedicated and experienced teacherswarm and nurturing environmentcomprehensive curriculum (STEM

Plum Hill Preschool

5(19)

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.

Play-based learning philosophywarm and nurturing teachersclean and organized facilities

Lil' Peoples Learning Center

5(17)

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.

Caring and compassionate staffhands-on teachersindividualized education

Denver Tour Club

5(15)

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.

Knowledgeable and caring instructor (Sam)unique and creative itinerariesexploration of Denver landmarks and attractions

The Golden Triangle Learning Center St. Johns

4.9(20)

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.

Kind and responsive stafffrequent parent communication and daily updatesclean facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Denver, Colorado

There are 193 child daycare & preschools in Denver, Colorado, making up 43% of the 451 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.

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Denver

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Warren Village Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Helpful and competent staffgood communication with parentsaffordable compared to other Denver daycares
Address
1323 Gilpin St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 320-0500
Quality
Auraria Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Caring and attentive staffplay-based and STEAM curriculumsmooth c
Address
950 9th Street Park, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 556-3188
Quality
Childrens Garden Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Family-like atmosphereminimal staff turnoverincluded meals and formula
Address
1745 Race St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 399-5459
Quality
Edna Oliver Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Dedicated and knowledgeable teachersresponsive to student needshelpful front office staff
Address
2851 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 295-5201
Quality
El Mundo Feliz INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1470 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 936-6377
Quality
Schlessman Family Ymca Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2625 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 524-4279
Quality
Play-N-Learn Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Clean facilitycaring and patient teachersstrong communication with parents
Address
10101 E Hampden Ave, # 115b, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 755-5600
Quality
Sewall Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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.

Dedicated and caring teachersinclusive program f
Address
3599 S Ivanhoe St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 424-6520
Sewall Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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.

Dedicated and caring teachersinclusive environment for children with special needsstrong educational curriculum
Address
4800 N Tellride, Bldg 5, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 399-1800
Quality
Sunshine Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Caring and respectful staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren love attending
Address
1395 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 534-4417
Quality
Kids 4 Real INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Caring and communicative staffenriching activities and field tripschildren excited to attend
Address
1525 E 30th Ave, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 297-7011
Quality
Martin School Of Early Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculumsafe environment
Address
776 S Lincoln, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Cndc C/O Families Forward Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2701 Lima Street, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
City Park Summer In The Parks
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1849 Emerson St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 865-0840
The Baby Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3610 W Princeton Cir, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 789-3518
Acacia Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe environmenteducational activities and skill development
Address
2050 Uinta St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 449-4109
Quality
Day One Day Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Child happiness and positive moodsgood communication with parentsquality care
Address
1403 Willow St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 320-0660
Quality
Denver Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Patient and kind staffclean and safe environmentdevelopmental skill improvement
Address
3151 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 936-6206
Three Bears Learning Center #1 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Warm and caring staffstrong parent co
Address
1461 S Dayton St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 369-9646
Quality
Colorado Athletic Club Monaco
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesspacious never-crowded weight roomoutdoor pool
Address
2695 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 758-7080
Debra Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Kind and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmosphereaffordable pricing
Address
5524 Billings St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 371-1841
Dps/Ece Sandra Todd-Williams Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

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.

Teachers create engaging learning environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
4909 N Cathay St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 424-8240
Quality
Early Success Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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.

Excellent academic preparationchildren reading above grade levelcaring and knowledgeable staff
Address
4870 Chambers Rd, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 373-3134
Quality
Lowry Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

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.

nurturing and sweet teacherschildren happy and excitednever cry at drop-off
Address
957 Ulster Way, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 340-0130
Quality
Colonnade Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

Caring and loving teachersclean and organized facilitiesmobile app communication
Address
1244 Speer Blvd, # 170, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 844-4243
Quality
Rmser Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3555 Pecos St, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Colorado Academy Employee Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3800 S Pierce Street, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 986-6150
Springboard @ College View
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2675 S Decatur St, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dps Ece Steck Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
425 Ash, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Columbine Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2540 E 29th St, Denver, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 193 child daycare & preschools daycares in Denver, Colorado, out of 451 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Denver, 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
Denver offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 193 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 34 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 222 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 Denver for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Denver 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.