How do I choose the right daycare in Golden?

When choosing a daycare in Golden, 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

What types of daycare are available in Golden?

Golden offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden, Colorado (15 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Colorado?

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 Golden for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Golden

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.

Avid4 Adventure

4.32 score

4.4(20)

420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

AVID4 Adventure is a highly-rated summer camp program offering outdoor activities and sports experiences for children across multiple Colorado locations. Parents consistently praise the camp's ability to build confidence, teach new skills, and foster a love of nature through activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water sports. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting significant personal growth and positive experiences for campers.

Excellent counselors and

Golden Community Center

4.24 score

4.3(20)

1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 265 children

Golden Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its facilities and staff. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and climbing walls. The location next to Clear Creek and mountain views are frequently highlighted as appealing features.

friendly and helpful staffwarm poolsclean facilitiesfitness equipment and gym

Golden Recreation Preschool

4.24 score

4.3(20)

1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

Golden Recreation Center receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all recent submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and recreational activities suitable for families with children of various ages.

Friendly and helpful staffwarm and well-maintained poolsclean facilitiesvariety of activities (basketball courts

Cradle To Crayons

4 score

4(13)

1921 Youngfield, # 204, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

Cradle to Crayons receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents highlight the stability of the teaching team, effective communication, and their children's happiness and development. One parent noted the higher cost with annual rate increases.

Experienced and stable staffcaring and attentive teachersclean and spacious facilityeducational curriculum

Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove

3.92 score

3.9(20)

3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staffaffordable tuition

Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden, Colorado

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Golden, Colorado, making up 60% of the 25 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 Golden, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Golden, Colorado, out of 25 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 Golden, 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

Golden offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Golden for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Golden 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.

15 Child Daycare & Preschools in Golden, Colorado

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Golden

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Avid4 Adventure

Cornerstone Montessori Sch

Golden Community Center

Golden Recreation Preschool

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Cradle To Crayons

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