Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Grand Junction, CO
Compare 26 child daycare & preschools in Grand Junction. Average rating: 4.06/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Grand Junction, Colorado at a glance
- Programs
- 26
- Avg rating
- 4.06/5
- Parent reviews
- 215
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 16
Grand Junction has 26 licensed child daycare & preschools with 215 parent reviews averaging 4.06/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 81503 (avg 4.9 stars), while 81501 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Grand Junction
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.
- 1Eagle View Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
2738 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Eagle View Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, highly trained staff led by owner Julie, strong educational curriculum with STEM focus, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Parents consistently note excellent communication, clean facilities, age-appropriate activities, and staff who go above and beyond to support families and children with various needs.
Caring and dedicated staffowner Julie's passion and accessibilityresearch-backed care philosophystrong STEM curriculum - 2River Canyon School4.61 score4.8(16)
730 25th Rd, Grand Junction, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
River Canyon School is a highly-regarded Waldorf-based preschool in Grand Junction that emphasizes outdoor play, nature exploration, and play-based learning. Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, particularly director Ms. Amber, and the developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on whole-child growth rather than academics. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings.
Outdoor nature-based curriculumplay-based learningcaring and patient teachershealthy snacks - 3Harvard Academy4.37 score4.6(8)
395 Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children
Harvard Academy receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration.
caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentmultilingual educationclean facilities - 4Career Center Preschool4.25 score4.5(5)
2935 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Career Center Preschool in Grand Junction receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the high-quality instruction, hands-on learning approach, and caring staff who create an engaging environment where children enjoy attending daily. The facility is noted for cleanliness and quality food offerings.
Excellent instructorshands-on learning methodamazing teachers and staffchildren enjoy attending - 5Landmark Christian Preschool4.2 score4.3(10)
1600 Ute Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Landmark Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for being caring, attentive, and family-like. However, one parent reported serious concerns including inconsistent billing, high staff turnover, inadequate classroom supervision, and a child's behavioral decline during attendance.
caring and attentive staffsafe and welcoming environmentgood security measuresskill development across academics and social-emotional learning - 6Little Lambs Learning Center4.2 score4.3(10)
550 25 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Little Lambs Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with high praise for dedicated staff, safe facilities, and quality learning environments. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about child supervision, classroom management, and director communication. The center has a new facility with updated classrooms and playground.
Dedicated and caring teacherssafe and secure facilitybright learning environmentstrong - 7Wishes And Dreams Child Learning Center3.71 score3.5(7)
493 28 1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Wishes and Dreams Child Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, helpfulness, and quality care for their children. However, three parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about cleanliness, health issues, staff attitudes, and medication administration.
Kind and helpful staffgood care for infantseasy enrollment processlow illness rates compared to kindergarten - 8We Kare-A-Lot Preschool3.56 score3.4(14)
1159 Grand Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
We Kare-A-Lot Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children showing academic preparedness and genuine enthusiasm for attending.
caring and attentive staffstrong academic instruction (colorsshapesABCs) - 9City Of Grand Junction P & R / East3.44 score3.3(20)
830 Gunnison Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Parents praise the City of Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department for exceptional customer service, responsive staff, and well-maintained facilities. Reviews highlight positive experiences with youth programs, coaches, and park amenities across the city.
Excellent customer service and quick response timesDedicated and accommodating staffWell-organized youth programs with quality coachingBeautifully maintained parks - 10City Of Grand Junction / Tween3.44 score3.3(20)
1340 Gunnison Ave, Grand Junction, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Reviews praise the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation department for excellent customer service, responsive staff, well-maintained facilities, and quality youth programs. Parents highlight staff dedication, helpful front desk team, and positive coaching experiences. One reviewer noted maintenance issues at Canyon View Dog Park.
Outstanding customer service and quick response timesstaff going above and beyond to help familiespolite and helpful front desk teamwell-maintained parks
Rating Distribution
Based on 30 daycares with Google ratings in Grand Junction
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 215 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Grand Junction, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Grand Junction zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81503 | 11 | 4.9 | 2 | |
| 81505 | 6 | 4.8 | 1 | |
| 81507 | 8 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 81506 | 6 | 4.42 | 3 | |
| 81504 | 15 | 3.77 | 2 | |
| 81501 | 22 | 3.51 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Grand Junction (15–337 children)
Small
up to 30 children
30
Medium
31–75 children
27
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Grand Junction based on parent reviews
Eagle View Learning Center
2738 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO
Eagle View Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, highly trained staff led by owner Julie, strong educational curriculum with STEM focus, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Parents consistently note excellent communication, clean facilities, age-appropriate activities, and staff who go above and beyond to support families and children with various needs.
Creative Avenues Preschool And Learning Ctr
835 N 26th St, Grand Junction, CO
Parents highlight the center's strong focus on arts and creative endeavors, noting that teachers are dedicated and provide a safe, balanced environment. Reviewers appreciate the engaging curriculum, which includes unique elements like sign language, and describe the staff as caring and hardworking.
Harvard Academy
395 Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO
Harvard Academy receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration.
Heaven'S Little Steps Day Care
2802 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by staff, noting that teachers are incredibly caring and attentive to children's emotional needs, such as helping young children adjust to separation. The center's Christian curriculum and strong communication between the director and parents are also praised as significant benefits for families.
Monument Preschool
527 Village Way, Grand Junction, CO
Career Center Preschool
2935 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO
Career Center Preschool in Grand Junction receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the high-quality instruction, hands-on learning approach, and caring staff who create an engaging environment where children enjoy attending daily. The facility is noted for cleanliness and quality food offerings.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Grand Junction, Colorado
There are 26 child daycare & preschools in Grand Junction, Colorado, making up 38% of the 69 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 Grand Junction have an average rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 30 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 215 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction
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Parents highlight the center's strong focus on arts and creative endeavors, noting that teachers are dedicated and provide a safe, balanced environment. Reviewers appreciate the engaging curriculum, which includes unique elements like sign language, and describe the staff as caring and hardworking.
- Address
- 835 N 26th St, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 255-6757
One parent highlights an incredible experience at LPP Belden, noting that their three children attended starting at age two. The reviewer emphasizes the dedication of the teachers and the strong sense of community, stating the children were happy and still remember the staff years later.
- Address
- 519 18th St, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 254-6820
One parent describes Crossroads Academy as a wonderful and welcoming place where their daughter has made significant academic progress in just a few months. The reviewer highlights the professional and well-trained teachers, as well as the inclusive atmosphere that supports both faith-based education and a bilingual program.
- Address
- 599 30 Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 243-3050
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by staff, noting that teachers are incredibly caring and attentive to children's emotional needs, such as helping young children adjust to separation. The center's Christian curriculum and strong communication between the director and parents are also praised as significant benefits for families.
- Address
- 2802 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 424-4552
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- 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Eagle View Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, highly trained staff led by owner Julie, strong educational curriculum with STEM focus, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Parents consistently note excellent communication, clean facilities, age-appropriate activities, and staff who go above and beyond to support families and children with various needs.
- Address
- 2738 Unaweep Ave, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 640-2499
- Quality
Harvard Academy receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration.
- Address
- 395 Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Career Center Preschool in Grand Junction receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the high-quality instruction, hands-on learning approach, and caring staff who create an engaging environment where children enjoy attending daily. The facility is noted for cleanliness and quality food offerings.
- Address
- 2935 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 254-6015
One parent describes a clean facility with friendly and helpful staff for their child's Head Start enrollment. The single review highlights a positive experience with the center's environment and team interactions.
- Address
- 1027 Main, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 245-5544
Little Lambs Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with high praise for dedicated staff, safe facilities, and quality learning environments. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about child supervision, classroom management, and director communication. The center has a new facility with updated classrooms and playground.
- Address
- 550 25 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 242-9665
- Quality
One parent highlights that the center provides good care for their children. The single review expresses high satisfaction with the quality of childcare provided.
- Address
- 2702 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 243-3934
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Wishes and Dreams Child Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, helpfulness, and quality care for their children. However, three parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about cleanliness, health issues, staff attitudes, and medication administration.
- Address
- 493 28 1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 254-4976
We Kare-A-Lot Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children showing academic preparedness and genuine enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 1159 Grand Ave, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 241-1598
- Quality
Reviews praise the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation department for excellent customer service, responsive staff, well-maintained facilities, and quality youth programs. Parents highlight staff dedication, helpful front desk team, and positive coaching experiences. One reviewer noted maintenance issues at Canyon View Dog Park.
- Address
- 1340 Gunnison Ave, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 254-3866
Reviews reflect highly positive experiences with Grand Junction Parks & Recreation programs, particularly praising exceptional customer service, helpful staff, well-maintained facilities, and quality youth programs. Parents appreciate the responsive communication and thoughtful program coordination. One concern was noted regarding maintenance at Canyon View Dog Park.
- Address
- 351 S Camp Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2813 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 242-5551
This facility appears to be a city parks and recreation center rather than a dedicated daycare. Most reviews are not about childcare services but instead address city government issues including parking policies, law enforcement conduct, homelessness policies, and administrative responsiveness. The few facility-specific comments praise cleanliness and friendly staff.
- Address
- 540 1/2 29 1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 254-3866
Little Mavericks Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the teachers, activities, meals, and learning environment for young children. However, multiple negative reviews allege serious concerns including staff misconduct (shaking children, covering mouths), inadequate management response, understaffing, overcrowded classrooms, and poor health/safety protocols.
- Address
- 1704 N. 8 St., Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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One parent reports that staff members appear rude and hostile toward families. Another account describes serious safety failures, including staff handing a child to the wrong parent.
- Address
- 2110 Elm St, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 263-7222
Discovery Kids Learning Center II receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong teacher-child relationships, educational engagement, and safe, clean facilities. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning and social-emotional growth.
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- 715 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 245-0797
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- 640 24 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO
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- (970) 986-8219
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- 3099 F Rd, Grand Junction, CO
- Phone
- (970) 434-4462
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- 3170 D 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 2248 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 351 S Camp Rd, Grand Junction, CO
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 351 S Camp Rd, Grand Junction, CO
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