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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Monument, CO

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Monument. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Monument, Colorado at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.55/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Monument has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 80132 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 14 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Monument

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
    Tri Lakes Community Preschool
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    85 Jefferson, Monument, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Tri Lakes Community Preschool in Monument, Colorado receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, warm and loving environment, and enrichment activities including art projects and cooking. Multiple parents report their children enjoyed attending and learned significantly during their time at the facility.

    caring and dedicated teacherswarm and loving environmentexcellent parent communicationorganized and clean facility
  2. 2
    Ymca Association Childcare
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents praise the Monument YMCA facility for its excellent pool amenities with no waitlists, attentive lifeguards, and family-friendly features. Staff are consistently described as warm, caring, and knowledgeable. The facility offers diverse fitness classes, updated equipment, and childcare services that parents trust.

    No pool waitlistsmultiple lifeguards on dutyzero-entry pool with play structuresfriendly and attentive staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Monument

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Monument, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
6 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Monument zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8013214
4.55
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Monument (29–220 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Monument based on parent reviews

Tri Lakes Community Preschool

5(5)

85 Jefferson, Monument, CO

Tri Lakes Community Preschool in Monument, Colorado receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, warm and loving environment, and enrichment activities including art projects and cooking. Multiple parents report their children enjoyed attending and learned significantly during their time at the facility.

caring and dedicated teacherswarm and loving environmentexcellent parent communication

Ymca Association Childcare

4.1(20)

17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, CO

Parents praise the Monument YMCA facility for its excellent pool amenities with no waitlists, attentive lifeguards, and family-friendly features. Staff are consistently described as warm, caring, and knowledgeable. The facility offers diverse fitness classes, updated equipment, and childcare services that parents trust.

No pool waitlistsmultiple lifeguards on dutyzero-entry pool with play structures

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Daycare types in Monument

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 6

Child Daycare & Preschools in Monument, Colorado

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Monument, Colorado, making up 57% of the 14 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 Monument have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Monument, 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 Monument

Showing 8 results

Tri Lakes Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tri Lakes Community Preschool in Monument, Colorado receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, warm and loving environment, and enrichment activities including art projects and cooking. Multiple parents report their children enjoyed attending and learned significantly during their time at the facility.

caring and dedicated teacherswarm and loving environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
85 Jefferson, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 481-0528
Quality
Ymca Association Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise the Monument YMCA facility for its excellent pool amenities with no waitlists, attentive lifeguards, and family-friendly features. Staff are consistently described as warm, caring, and knowledgeable. The facility offers diverse fitness classes, updated equipment, and childcare services that parents trust.

No pool waitlistsmultiple lifeguards on dutyzero-entry pool with play structures
Address
17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 329-7289
Little Sprouts Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1190 Village Ridge Pt, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 321-4205
Palmer Lake Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
66 Jefferson St, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 488-4760
St. Peter'S Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
124 First St, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 481-1186
Quality
Hope Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Hope Montessori Academy receives universal praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents consistently highlight strong academic progress, caring staff, clean facilities, and a welcoming community environment. Children reportedly develop language skills, problem-solving abilities, independence, and social connections while showing excitement about attending.

Montessori curriculum and academic progressprofessional and nurturing staffclean and wel
Address
18075 Minglewood Trl, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 488-8872
Quality
Bright Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1880 Willow Park Way, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 339-6044
Quality
Monument Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1150 Village Ridge Pt, Monument, CO
Phone
(719) 481-1195
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Monument, Colorado, out of 14 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 Monument have an average Google rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Monument, 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
Monument offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Monument for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Monument 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.