Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Steamboat Springs, CO
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Steamboat Springs. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.54/5
- Parent reviews
- 27
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Steamboat Springs has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 80487 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Steamboat Springs
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.
- 1Play Garden4.58 score5(7)
345 Anglers Dr, Ste B, Steamboat Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Play Garden receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean, well-equipped facility. Parents report their children quickly warm up to the caregivers, thrive in the environment, and enjoy the variety of activities and indoor playground. The center is noted for its flexibility with drop-in childcare options and ability to work with children who struggle with separation anxiety.
warm and friendly staffprofessional caregiversclean facilitystructured routines similar to traditional daycare - 2Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School4.55 score4.8(11)
40755 Rcr 36, Steamboat Springs, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School receives excellent ratings as a summer camp and event venue. Parents praise the beautiful natural setting, talented faculty, and transformative experience for performing artists. Guests highlight the well-maintained facilities, scenic mountain views, and memorable cabin accommodations.
Beautiful natural setting with aspen groves and mountain viewsamazing facultytransformative experience for studentstalented pre-professional performers
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Steamboat Springs
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Steamboat Springs, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Steamboat Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80487 | 10 | 4.72 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Steamboat Springs (15–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Steamboat Springs based on parent reviews
Play Garden
345 Anglers Dr, Ste B, Steamboat Springs, CO
Play Garden receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean, well-equipped facility. Parents report their children quickly warm up to the caregivers, thrive in the environment, and enjoy the variety of activities and indoor playground. The center is noted for its flexibility with drop-in childcare options and ability to work with children who struggle with separation anxiety.
Book Trails
68 9th St, Steamboat Springs, CO
One parent highlights the flexible curriculum and safety measures during the pandemic, while another notes a six-year positive history with the camps. A third review mentions a love for the book and coffee shop aspect, suggesting a unique environment.
Grand Kids Day Care Center
1100 Central Park Dr, Unit B, Steamboat Springs, CO
One parent highlights the center's engaging kid program, noting specific outings like trips to Casey's Pond. The review emphasizes the abundance of outdoor activities and play opportunities available to children.
Kids Kabin Preschool INC.
624 Pitkin, Steamboat Springs, CO
Discovery Learning Center
2875 Village Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO
Young Tracks Preschool & Child Care Center
1647 Mid Valley Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, making up 79% 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 Steamboat Springs have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Steamboat Springs, 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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Play Garden receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean, well-equipped facility. Parents report their children quickly warm up to the caregivers, thrive in the environment, and enjoy the variety of activities and indoor playground. The center is noted for its flexibility with drop-in childcare options and ability to work with children who struggle with separation anxiety.
- Address
- 345 Anglers Dr, Ste B, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 819-9826
- Quality
One parent highlights the center's engaging kid program, noting specific outings like trips to Casey's Pond. The review emphasizes the abundance of outdoor activities and play opportunities available to children.
- Address
- 1100 Central Park Dr, Unit B, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 879-9132
- Quality
- Address
- 2875 Village Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 879-9597
- Quality
One parent highlights the flexible curriculum and safety measures during the pandemic, while another notes a six-year positive history with the camps. A third review mentions a love for the book and coffee shop aspect, suggesting a unique environment.
- Address
- 68 9th St, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 624 Pitkin, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 879-5896
One parent describes Heritage Park as an incredible preschool with staff who feel like family, praising the amazing communication and support for their children's educational and emotional growth. Conversely, other reviewers report severe safety concerns, including unexplained bruises and hostile interactions with staff at a related location, while also alleging bias against co-parents.
- Address
- 27285 Brandon Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 879-9781
- Address
- 1647 Mid Valley Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2305 Mt. Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 871-5223
- Address
- 27285 Brandon Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 439-0150
- Quality
- Address
- 2305 Mt. Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- (970) 871-1522
- Address
- 220 Park Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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