Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Telluride, CO
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Telluride. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Telluride, Colorado at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.72/5
- Parent reviews
- 31
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Telluride has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 81435 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 Telluride
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.
- 1Tsg Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery4.64 score4.8(20)
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.
None - reviews are for ski resortnot daycare - 2Eco Adventures4.06 score4.1(9)
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Telluride
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Telluride, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Telluride zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81435 | 10 | 4.72 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Telluride (13–250 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Telluride based on parent reviews
Tsg Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.
Elaine'S Place
894 Blackbear Road, Telluride, CO
One parent describes Elaine's Place as a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment that supports social growth and helps children break bad habits. Leah Barber is credited with designing a personalized pathway to empower each child's specific developmental needs.
Eco Adventures
697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.
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Daycare types in Telluride
Child Daycare & Preschools in Telluride, Colorado
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Telluride, Colorado, making up 80% of the 10 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 Telluride have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Telluride, 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 Telluride
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One parent describes Elaine's Place as a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment that supports social growth and helps children break bad habits. Leah Barber is credited with designing a personalized pathway to empower each child's specific developmental needs.
- Address
- 894 Blackbear Road, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Telluride Ski Resort, not TSG Telluride Ski & Golf Nursery daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's childcare quality, staff, or services.
- Address
- 697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 728-7573
Eco Adventures offers adventure activities in Telluride with mixed results. Staff quality is inconsistent—some guides receive high praise for enthusiasm and professionalism, while others lack engagement and helpfulness. Safety concerns and customer service issues have been reported.
- Address
- 697 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 728-7300
- Address
- 538 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 708-7981
- Quality
- Address
- 405 Society Dr, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 728-8380
- Quality
- Address
- 437 W Columbia, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 369-9892
- Quality
- Address
- 415 Mountain Village Blvd, Bldg 2, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 728-8902
- Quality
- Address
- 135 E Galena, Telluride, CO
- Phone
- (970) 728-8800
- Quality
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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
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities