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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ft Collins, CO

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Ft Collins. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ft Collins, Colorado at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Ft Collins has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 5/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ft 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.

  1. 1
    Little Bear'S Child Care INC.
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    1247 Riverside Ave, Ft. Collins, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Parents consistently praise Once Upon a Childcare (OUAC) for its caring, dedicated staff and positive learning environment. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating daily communication through photos/videos and transparent care practices. The facility is noted for cleanliness, creative activities, and quality nutrition.

    Kind and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photos and videosclean and organized facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Ft Collins

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ft Collins, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ft Collins (32–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ft Collins based on parent reviews

Little Bear'S Child Care INC.

5(20)

1247 Riverside Ave, Ft. Collins, CO

Parents consistently praise Once Upon a Childcare (OUAC) for its caring, dedicated staff and positive learning environment. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating daily communication through photos/videos and transparent care practices. The facility is noted for cleanliness, creative activities, and quality nutrition.

Kind and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photos and videos

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Daycare types in Ft Collins

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ft Collins, Colorado

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Ft Collins, Colorado, making up 33% of the 3 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 Ft Collins have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ft 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 Ft Collins

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Little Bear'S Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Once Upon a Childcare (OUAC) for its caring, dedicated staff and positive learning environment. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating daily communication through photos/videos and transparent care practices. The facility is noted for cleanliness, creative activities, and quality nutrition.

Kind and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photos and videos
Address
1247 Riverside Ave, Ft. Collins, CO
Phone
(970) 472-1984

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ft Collins, Colorado, out of 3 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 Ft Collins have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ft Collins, 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
Ft Collins offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Ft Collins for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ft Collins 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.