
Browse all 36 child daycare & preschools in Lakewood, Colorado. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
14099 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 28 children
Green Mountain Village Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and play-based curriculum. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a warm, home-like environment. The facility is noted for exceptional flexibility, individualized attention, and strong communication with families.
1390 Brentwood St, Lakewood, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Lakewood United Methodist Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. The facility is noted for welcoming parent involvement and offering flexible program options.
12755 W Cedar Dr, Lakewood, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 66 children
Tiny Hearts Academy Lakewood receives universal praise from parents who have used the facility for extended periods. Parents consistently highlight the caring, organized staff, safe environment, strong community feel, and children's academic and social development. Multiple families report it as the best childcare option they've experienced.
7805 W Hampden Avenue, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Parents consistently praise Sunflower Hill as a warm, nurturing environment with caring and stable staff. Children thrive through play-based learning, extensive outdoor time, and creative activities, with parents noting smooth transitions and strong emotional development.
5300 West Center Avenue, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Great Work Montessori School in Lakewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise its Montessori approach, warm environment, and individualized attention. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong engagement in learning and development of independence and life skills. The school is frequently recommended as a superior alternative to traditional public and private schools.
1380 Ammons St, Lakewood, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
The reviews appear to be for New Life In Christ Church rather than the Zocalo Outreach daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the church community, spiritual support, and hospitality. All ratings are 5/5 stars.
10025 W Kentucky Dr, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Small Characters is a highly-rated center-based preschool in Lakewood with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the dedicated and caring staff, particularly director Andrew, for creating a safe, clean, and engaging environment where children thrive academically and socially. The program offers flexible scheduling, field trips, enrichment activities, and before/after school care with strong communication between staff and families.
1004 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Home Early Learning Center in Lakewood receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center accommodates special needs, provides meals, and offers structured activities with assessments to track development.
7400 W 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise Inspiration Preschool for its nurturing, nature-based learning environment and highly dedicated staff. Children show marked improvements in enthusiasm for learning and school attendance. The facility is described as thoughtfully designed with emphasis on outdoor exploration, creativity, and individualized attention.
946 Benton St, Lakewood, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Lakewood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong academic preparation, and community-focused environment. Parents report excellent teacher-child ratios, cleanliness, healthy meals, and low teacher turnover, with many noting their children's advanced academic performance upon entering kindergarten.
Highest rated daycares in Lakewood based on parent reviews
7805 W Hampden Avenue, Lakewood, CO
Parents consistently praise Sunflower Hill as a warm, nurturing environment with caring and stable staff. Children thrive through play-based learning, extensive outdoor time, and creative activities, with parents noting smooth transitions and strong emotional development.
5300 West Center Avenue, Lakewood, CO
Great Work Montessori School in Lakewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise its Montessori approach, warm environment, and individualized attention. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong engagement in learning and development of independence and life skills. The school is frequently recommended as a superior alternative to traditional public and private schools.
10025 W Kentucky Dr, Lakewood, CO
Small Characters is a highly-rated center-based preschool in Lakewood with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the dedicated and caring staff, particularly director Andrew, for creating a safe, clean, and engaging environment where children thrive academically and socially. The program offers flexible scheduling, field trips, enrichment activities, and before/after school care with strong communication between staff and families.
1004 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO
Home Early Learning Center in Lakewood receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center accommodates special needs, provides meals, and offers structured activities with assessments to track development.
7400 W 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO
Parents consistently praise Inspiration Preschool for its nurturing, nature-based learning environment and highly dedicated staff. Children show marked improvements in enthusiasm for learning and school attendance. The facility is described as thoughtfully designed with emphasis on outdoor exploration, creativity, and individualized attention.
946 Benton St, Lakewood, CO
Lakewood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong academic preparation, and community-focused environment. Parents report excellent teacher-child ratios, cleanliness, healthy meals, and low teacher turnover, with many noting their children's advanced academic performance upon entering kindergarten.
There are 36 child daycare & preschools in Lakewood, Colorado, making up 46% of the 79 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 Lakewood, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Great Work Montessori School in Lakewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise its Montessori approach, warm environment, and individualized attention. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong engagement in learning and development of independence and life skills. The school is frequently recommended as a superior alternative to traditional public and private schools.
Parents consistently praise Inspiration Preschool for its nurturing, nature-based learning environment and highly dedicated staff. Children show marked improvements in enthusiasm for learning and school attendance. The facility is described as thoughtfully designed with emphasis on outdoor exploration, creativity, and individualized attention.
Parents consistently praise Sunflower Hill as a warm, nurturing environment with caring and stable staff. Children thrive through play-based learning, extensive outdoor time, and creative activities, with parents noting smooth transitions and strong emotional development.
Small Characters is a highly-rated center-based preschool in Lakewood with consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the dedicated and caring staff, particularly director Andrew, for creating a safe, clean, and engaging environment where children thrive academically and socially. The program offers flexible scheduling, field trips, enrichment activities, and before/after school care with strong communication between staff and families.
Home Early Learning Center in Lakewood receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The center accommodates special needs, provides meals, and offers structured activities with assessments to track development.
Colorado Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the warm, enriching environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's engaging programming, hands-on ownership, low teacher turnover, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. One negative review mentioned communication difficulties when trying to reach the school by phone.
Little Harvard Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, clean facilities, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration in the toddler classroom.
Lakewood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong academic preparation, and community-focused environment. Parents report excellent teacher-child ratios, cleanliness, healthy meals, and low teacher turnover, with many noting their children's advanced academic performance upon entering kindergarten.
Patterson Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring teachers, individualized attention, and play-based learning approach. Most reviewers report their children thrived academically and socially. One negative review disputes the school's educational rigor, though this contrasts sharply with the consensus.
The Applewood School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and quality amenities. However, one parent reported significant behavioral support challenges, poor communication during their child's difficulties, and an abrupt disenrollment without adequate transition notice.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Bear Creek for its warm, attentive staff, clean facility, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. The owner and director are noted as hands-on and responsive, with excellent communication and safety protocols. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and would recommend the center.
Precious Angels Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews praising the caring, experienced staff and strong leadership of owner Tammy. Parents highlight the kid-centric approach, research-backed curriculum, excellent communication, safety measures, and individualized attention to each child's needs and development.
The reviews provided are not about the daycare center, but rather about Red Rocks Community College (a higher education institution). This appears to be a data mismatch where college reviews were submitted instead of daycare reviews.
Advantage Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents with typically developing children praise the clean facility, experienced staff, engaging activities, and convenient hours. However, multiple parents report the center has inappropriately dismissed children with special needs or developmental differences, sometimes abruptly, and cite management issues around accommodations for allergies and breastfeeding.
Renaissance Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the loving staff, educational quality, and children's happiness, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior including yelling, physical discipline, and poor customer service.
The Goddard School of Lakewood receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication between teachers and families. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and welcoming.
Jacob Academy is a family-owned center-based daycare in Lakewood, Colorado with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring and invested teachers, positive learning environment, and strong developmental outcomes across all age groups from infants through preschool. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and eager to attend daily.
Jacob Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews, with particular praise for caring staff, quality curriculum, and developmental progress. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, on-site meals, flexible hours, and strong communication with families. The center appears to excel at infant and toddler development as well as older preschool programs.
La Petite Academy Lakewood receives universally positive feedback from parents. Staff are described as caring, professional, and stable with low turnover. The center is praised for academic preparation, inclusive special needs support, flexible scheduling, and strong parent communication.
Jacob Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, enrichment activities, and nurturing environment. However, one 1-star review describes serious concerns including inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline methods, and mishandled behavioral issues.
Parents consistently praise Rooney Ranch KinderCare for its nurturing environment, skilled and caring staff, and strong focus on child development. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting excellent communication and feeling confident in their child's safety and care.
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