Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Collins, CO
Compare 45 child daycare & preschools in Fort Collins. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fort Collins, Colorado at a glance
- Programs
- 45
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 683
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 20
Fort Collins has 45 licensed child daycare & preschools with 683 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.20 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 80526 (avg 4.68 stars), while 80525 has the largest selection (44 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Collins
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.
- 1First United Methodist Coop Preschool4.8 score5(20)
1005 Stover, Fort Collins, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
FUMC Coop Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the co-op model that allows parental involvement while keeping costs manageable. Parents highlight caring, skilled teachers, play-based curriculum, and a strong sense of community, with children showing significant social, emotional, and academic growth.
Co-op model with parental involvementhigh-quality teachersplay-based curriculumstrong sense of community - 2Fort Collins Preschool Association4.72 score4.9(20)
1200 S Taft Hill, Fort Collins, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 34 children
Fort Collins Preschool Association is a highly-rated cooperative preschool where parents are actively involved in their child's classroom. Parents consistently praise the play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, affordable co-op model, and excellent teachers and leadership.
play-based learningstrong community and sense of villageaffordable pricing through co-op modelparent involvement opportunities - 3Hearts In Hand Child Development Center4.72 score4.9(20)
2464 Marquette St, Fort Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Luckey Stars Early Learning for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental support for children of various ages. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the center, with improvements in behavior, learning, and overall happiness. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured routines, and owner Taylor's visible dedication to the center's quality.
Kind and patient staff who genuinely care about childrendaily updates and pictures via appclean facility with ample space and toysdevelopmental activities and learning (colors - 4Spring Creek Country Day School4.71 score5(12)
1900 Remington, Fort Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children
Spring Creek Country Day School in Fort Collins receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the passionate, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend school, thrive academically and socially, and benefit from enriching activities like science, music, and themed learning. Director Rhonda is frequently credited with creating a safe, nurturing community.
passionate and caring staffwelcoming environmentchildren excited to attendsmall class sizes - 5Parent'S Day Out4.7 score4.9(18)
1005 Stover St, Fort Collins, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children
Parent's Day Out in Fort Collins is a highly-regarded religious daycare facility with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, safe environment, preschool-structured curriculum, and flexible scheduling options. Families report their children are happy, well-cared for, and eager to attend.
Caring and engaging staffsafe environmentpreschool-like curriculumflexibility in scheduling - 6Trinity Lutheran Church (Tlc) Preschool4.67 score5(10)
301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children
TLC Preschool in Fort Collins receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, nurturing environment, small class sizes, and exceptional leadership of director Ms. Brenda, noting that the program is particularly beneficial for shy and anxious children. The facility is also commended for affordability compared to other local preschools.
caring and attentive teacherssmall intimate class sizesaffordable pricingstrong director leadership - 7Christ Fellowship Church Child Dev Center4.64 score5(9)
3850 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 93 children
Christ Fellowship Church Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, loving staff and director Chastine's leadership. Parents report their children are thriving, feel safe, and genuinely happy at the center, with many noting it feels like a family rather than a chain daycare.
Caring and loving staffdirector Chastine's genuine care and communicationsmall class sizeschild safety and well-being - 8Little Bear'S Child Care4.53 score4.7(16)
2551 Hampshire Rd, Fort Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Little Bear's Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, responsive communication, developmental activities, and quality meals as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, excited about attending, and making observable progress in their development.
Caring and patient staffresponsive to parent concernsdaily photo updates via appoutdoor play opportunities - 9Arts And Imagination4.48 score4.6(20)
2430 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Arts and Imagination is a highly-regarded arts-focused preschool in Fort Collins with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the creative, play-based curriculum, beautiful and clean facility, dedicated teachers, and emphasis on outdoor learning.
art and play-based learning approachchild-led explorationabundant outdoor time and nature integrationwarm and welcoming environment - 10Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center4.47 score4.6(18)
424 Pine St 100, Fort Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center in Fort Collins receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring, and nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. The facility's nonprofit status and commitment to affordable childcare accessibility is also frequently noted as a significant advantage.
Warm and caring staffpatient teacherschild-centered approachstructured curriculum
Rating Distribution
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Fort Collins
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 683 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Fort Collins, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Fort Collins zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80526 | 23 | 4.68 | 4 | |
| 80528 | 9 | 4.65 | 1 | |
| 80525 | 44 | 4.64 | 10 | |
| 80524 | 16 | 4.54 | 4 | |
| 80521 | 16 | 4.43 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fort Collins (15–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
25
Medium
31–75 children
31
Large
76–150 children
38
Very Large
150+ children
14
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fort Collins based on parent reviews
Hearts In Hand Child Development Center
2464 Marquette St, Fort Collins, CO
Parents consistently praise Luckey Stars Early Learning for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental support for children of various ages. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the center, with improvements in behavior, learning, and overall happiness. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured routines, and owner Taylor's visible dedication to the center's quality.
Spring Creek Country Day School
1900 Remington, Fort Collins, CO
Spring Creek Country Day School in Fort Collins receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the passionate, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend school, thrive academically and socially, and benefit from enriching activities like science, music, and themed learning. Director Rhonda is frequently credited with creating a safe, nurturing community.
Little Bear'S Child Care
2551 Hampshire Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Little Bear's Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, responsive communication, developmental activities, and quality meals as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, excited about attending, and making observable progress in their development.
Arts And Imagination
2430 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Arts and Imagination is a highly-regarded arts-focused preschool in Fort Collins with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the creative, play-based curriculum, beautiful and clean facility, dedicated teachers, and emphasis on outdoor learning.
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center
424 Pine St 100, Fort Collins, CO
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center in Fort Collins receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring, and nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. The facility's nonprofit status and commitment to affordable childcare accessibility is also frequently noted as a significant advantage.
River Song Waldorf School
900 E Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO
Parents highlight the nurturing environment and skilled teachers who foster imagination, emotional intelligence, and a connection to nature through daily rhythm and ritual. Reviewers describe the experience as spectacular and fairy-tale-like, noting their children's happiness and deep care.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Collins, Colorado
There are 45 child daycare & preschools in Fort Collins, Colorado, making up 42% of the 108 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 Fort Collins have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.98 stars. Our analysis covers 683 parent reviews. Parents in Fort Collins most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, excellent daily communication with parents, and small class sizes.
When choosing a daycare in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins
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One parent highlights the preschool program as well-organized and well-rounded, while another describes the toddler playgroups as a wonderful introduction to social interaction. Both reviewers emphasize a caring environment that integrates learning through play, songs, and sign language.
- Address
- 3533 Riva Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 266-0844
Spring Creek Country Day School in Fort Collins receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the passionate, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend school, thrive academically and socially, and benefit from enriching activities like science, music, and themed learning. Director Rhonda is frequently credited with creating a safe, nurturing community.
- Address
- 1900 Remington, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (303) 224-4424
- Quality
Parents highlight the nurturing environment and skilled teachers who foster imagination, emotional intelligence, and a connection to nature through daily rhythm and ritual. Reviewers describe the experience as spectacular and fairy-tale-like, noting their children's happiness and deep care.
- Address
- 900 E Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 407-9185
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Luckey Stars Early Learning for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental support for children of various ages. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the center, with improvements in behavior, learning, and overall happiness. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured routines, and owner Taylor's visible dedication to the center's quality.
- Address
- 2464 Marquette St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 223-1245
- Quality
Little Bear's Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, responsive communication, developmental activities, and quality meals as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, excited about attending, and making observable progress in their development.
- Address
- 2551 Hampshire Rd, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 484-4393
- Quality
Arts and Imagination is a highly-regarded arts-focused preschool in Fort Collins with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the creative, play-based curriculum, beautiful and clean facility, dedicated teachers, and emphasis on outdoor learning.
- Address
- 2430 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center in Fort Collins receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring, and nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. The facility's nonprofit status and commitment to affordable childcare accessibility is also frequently noted as a significant advantage.
- Address
- 424 Pine St 100, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 493-3263
- Quality
The Children's Workshop in Fort Collins receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, passionate staff led by director Kathy, as well as the safe, educational, and fun learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication through the Brightwheel app and smooth transitions to kindergarten. The facility is noted for reasonable tuition, flexible scheduling, healthy meals, ample outdoor time, and engaging activities and programs.
- Address
- 635 S Grant, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 221-1182
Young Peoples Learning Center Plum receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend. The center is noted for accommodating children with diverse needs, including medical complexities and developmental differences, while providing structured learning and outdoor activities.
- Address
- 209 E Plum St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 482-1212
- Quality
Mountain Kids is highly rated by parents for its preschool programs and activity classes including gymnastics, ninja, and swimming. Parents consistently praise the caring, supportive staff, age-appropriate instruction, small class sizes, and positive learning environment. The facility also operates an on-site coffee shop that parents appreciate.
- Address
- 419 E Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 482-3118
Parents consistently praise Young People's Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who create a home-like atmosphere. Children show strong development and happiness, with teachers maintaining excellent communication with families. The center accommodates diverse needs including medical complexity and special needs integration.
- Address
- 5552 Ziegler Road, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Mountain Kids Preschool in Fort Collins receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent instruction in gymnastics, ninja classes, and swimming, combined with nurturing preschool and pre-K programs that prepare children for kindergarten. Parents consistently commend the caring, supportive staff and small class sizes.
- Address
- 419 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Young People's Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who communicate regularly with families about their children's daily activities and development. The center is noted for creating a warm, home-like environment with engaging educational activities and strong support for children of all abilities, including those with medical or developmental needs.
- Address
- 531 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
A few parents highlight the center's loving environment and enthusiastic staff who use creative teaching methods, while one reviewer warns of serious safety concerns. Although the waitlist is long, some families find the quality of care to be well worth the delay.
- Address
- 223 S Shields, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 491-7082
- Quality
Primrose School of Fort Collins receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, welcoming environment and engaged teaching staff led by owner Nikole. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and children's visible progress and happiness. Multiple reviewers specifically commend the responsiveness of leadership and the nurturing care provided.
- Address
- 2117 Bighorn Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 689-9381
- Quality
Global Village Academy Base Camp receives mostly positive feedback for its language immersion program and dedicated teachers in early childhood classrooms. However, parents report inconsistent experiences across grade levels, with concerns about large class sizes, special needs accommodation, and administrative responsiveness in upper grades.
- Address
- 2130 Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 282-3767
Young Peoples Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong developmental outcomes, and family-oriented atmosphere. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, flexible scheduling, and maintaining low staff turnover.
- Address
- 405 Matthews St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 482-2626
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El Nidito at the Family Center is a non-profit community resource highly praised by most parents for its dedicated, caring staff and support services for multicultural families. The center is recognized for its genuine commitment to serving the community, though a few recent reviews mention declined service quality and unresponsiveness.
- Address
- 309 Hickory St, # 5, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 221-1162
- Quality
This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for Miramont Sport Center, a gym and fitness facility in Fort Collins. The Google listing appears to be miscategorized.
- Address
- 901 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 457-4328
- Quality
These reviews are not for a daycare center - they are for Miramont/Genesis, a fitness gym and health club in Fort Collins. The reviews do not contain any information about Miramont Kids Center as a daycare facility.
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- 901 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Discovery Montessori receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the Montessori approach and enrichment activities, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about staff qualifications, security, child safety, classroom management, and alleged inappropriate handling of behavioral issues.
- Address
- 225 E Skyway Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 223-2445
- Quality
KinderCare Westgate in Fort Collins receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong leadership, educational programming, and safe environment. Parents report their children have thrived socially and academically, with improved confidence and enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 4755 Royal Vista Cir, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 223-3006
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its exceptional staff, caring environment, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight specific staff members including directors Joe, Jennifer, and Katie, along with teachers like Ms. Haley, Ms. Rhonda, and others for their kindness, professionalism, and genuine commitment to children's development. Children reportedly arrive home excited about their learning experiences and demonstrate academic progress.
- Address
- 4703 Mcmurry Ave, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 377-7041
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- Address
- 324 S Link Ln, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 215-9211
Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience in Fort Collins as a caring, safe, and well-run facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as professional, compassionate, and genuinely invested in each child's development, with strong communication keeping parents informed daily. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant growth during their time at the center.
- Address
- 4775 Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 223-3377
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The Sunshine House at CSU receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, cleanliness, and staff dedication. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making strong developmental progress. Many parents express such satisfaction that they travel significant distances or switched from closer facilities to continue attending.
- Address
- 2060 Perennial Ln, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 491-2862
- Quality
Global Village International Preschool in Fort Collins receives mostly positive reviews praising its language immersion program, cultural education, and dedicated teachers, though some parents report concerns about class sizes, special needs accommodation, and administrative issues.
- Address
- 2130 W Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 237-4926
- Address
- 113 N Shields St, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 484-4362
The Children's Workshop Early Learning Center in Fort Collins receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Torie, engaging curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel their emotional and educational needs are well-met.
- Address
- 2822 Silverplume Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 226-6585
Bright Horizons East in Fort Collins receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, strong teacher retention, and comprehensive activities including outdoor play, an indoor gym, and educational programming.
- Address
- 2815 Iowa Dr, Fort Collins, CO
- Phone
- (970) 484-4470
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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