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1,364 Child Daycare & Preschools in Colorado

Browse 1,364 child daycare & preschools across Colorado. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Colorado

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Colorado can make the decision-making process smoother.

Colorado has about 3,018 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Colorado. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Colorado

There are 3,018 daycares in Colorado: 39 headstart facilities, 1,378 before/after school centers, 237 religious facility daycares, and 1,364 childcare and preschool centers.

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The Little Bus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not appear to be from parents evaluating a daycare facility. Instead, they describe The Little Bus/Third Street Center as a community space offering various non-profit organizations, art classes, events, and recreational activities. Reviews praise the affordable space, diverse programming, and community atmosphere.

Affordable space for organizations and artistsdiverse programming and eventscommunity gathering place
Address
520 S 3rd St, Ste 9, Carbondale, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Team 7-12
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

TEAM 7-12 appears to be a recreational facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and basketball court. Parents appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and summer day camp programs.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffheated indoor pool for therapy/wellness
Address
6820 W 66th Ave, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 403-2555
Little Loves Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Loves Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, responsive staff, and child-focused approach as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children transitioned from unhappy experiences at other daycares to thriving at Little Loves, with improved attitudes toward attending and strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten.

Address
6454 Simms St, Arvada, CO
Phone
(303) 431-1346
Quality
Primrose School At Standley Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Standley Lake for exceptional staff, strong academic preparation, and a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and socially. Leadership and teachers are described as caring, dedicated, and professional, with enrichment programs and age-appropriate curriculum. Families report high satisfaction across all experience levels, from infant care through pre-K.

Exceptional and caring teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartennurturing environment
Address
8430 Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster, CO
Phone
(303) 650-5437
Quality
Ken-Caryl Ranch Dakota Lodge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Ken-Caryl Ranch Dakota Lodge is highly praised as a versatile community facility with excellent outdoor spaces and programming. Parents highlight its beautiful natural setting, well-maintained grounds, and quality educational programs including summer camps and outdoor education.

Beautiful scenery and landscapingspacious multipurpose room with kitchenoutdoor patio with firepit
Address
14422 W Ken Caryl Ave, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Ken Caryl Ranch Summer Day Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise Ken Caryl Ranch's recreational facilities and community amenities rather than daycare services specifically. The facility features well-maintained grounds including tennis courts, a disc golf course, swimming pools, and a recreation center with various programs and classes.

Well-maintained facilitiestennis courts in excellent conditionlarge swimming pools with separate areas for kids
Address
7676 S Continental Dr, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not actually relate to daycare services at this location. Instead, they describe Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District as a recreational community facility in Littleton, Colorado, featuring various amenities such as pools, tennis courts, disc golf, and fitness classes. Parents consistently praise the well-maintained facilities and community programs.

Well-maintained facilitiesquality tennis courtspools with separate kids area
Address
7676 S Continental Divide Rd, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 979-4070
Quality
Colorado Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Engaging and enriching curriculumdedicated and car
Address
10240 W 26th Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 551-3426
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Little Harvard Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Kind and loving staffmultilingual educationclean facility
Address
6381 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 274-5432
Aspen Creek Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Aspen Creek Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and emotionally in a caring, faith-based environment. Parents highlight the patient and loving staff who know children by name, maintain flexible hours, provide nutritious meals, and create an atmosphere where children are excited to attend daily. The center is credited with helping children overcome challenges and successfully transition to kindergarten.

Patient and caring staffchildren excited to attendflexible hours
Address
6500 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 973-3150
Quality
Lakewood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Experienced and caring teacherslow teacher turnoverstrong academics and literacy outcomes
Address
946 Benton St, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 237-7092
Quality
Jordan Alexander Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stones for its caring, professional staff and warm, family-like environment. Children show strong development and engagement, with parents appreciating the frequent communication via Brightwheel app, included meals/snacks, and enrichment activities. The facility is highlighted as exceptionally supportive and responsive to both child and parent needs.

Loving and attentive staffstrong child development and engagementfrequent parent communication via Brightwheel app
Address
10670 Bradford Rd, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 904-4112
Stars Gymnastics
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Stars Gymnastics for its exceptional coaching staff, strong communication, and supportive community environment. The facility has earned a reputation for developing both athletic skills and life skills like confidence, discipline, and teamwork across all age levels from preschool through competitive teams. Many families have long-term relationships with the gym, spanning decades in some cases.

Knowledgeable and passionate coachesexcellen
Address
3870 Mallow Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 598-6863
Calvary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Calvary Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the play-based curriculum, strong communication, leadership involvement, and faith-centered approach as key strengths. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some enrolling siblings and returning for multiple years.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and attentive teachersfamily-like atmosphere
Address
4210 Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 599-5437
Quality
Discovery Kids Childcare At Rockrimmon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Discovery Kids Childcare at Rockrimmon receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, and positive impact on child development, with many noting their children eagerly look forward to attending. Multiple parents mention achieving peace of mind through the quality of care provided.

Kind and patient staffsafe environmentclean facility
Address
6835 Delmonico Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 598-1818
Quality
Trailmark Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Trailmark Learning Center receives consistent 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents emphasize strong child development, engaging curriculum, excellent communication, and clean facilities. Director Bri Johnson is specifically commended for her leadership and dedication.

Warm and caring staffchild development and learning outcomesengaging age-appropriate curriculum
Address
9743 S Carr Way, Littleton, CO
Phone
(303) 933-3695
Quality
Mountain Top Children'S Museum INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mountain Top Children's Museum is a highly-rated interactive play space in Breckenridge that parents praise for entertaining children across a wide age range for extended periods. The facility offers diverse hands-on activities in one open room, making it ideal for families needing indoor entertainment during ski trips or cold weather days. All 10 reviews gave it a 5-star rating.

Wide range of age-appropriate activitiesengaging exhibits (wind tunnellight bright
Address
555 S Park Ave, Breckenridge, CO
Phone
(970) 453-7878
Frisco Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews consistently praise Frisco Adventure Park's excellent staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse winter activities including skiing, tubing, and sledding. Parents highlight exceptional customer service, patient instructors, and a focus on safety that makes the experience enjoyable for families of all skill levels. The scenic mountain location and convenient proximity to Denver are frequently noted as additional benefits.

Patient and attentive staffexcellent ski instructionfriendly and welcoming atmosphere
Address
616 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO
Phone
(970) 668-5276
Kss Splash Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: These reviews are for KSS Splash Camp, a recreation center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility's excellent pools, fitness equipment, and amenities. Parents highlight friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and cleanliness.

Large pool with water slidelap poolkiddie pool
Address
430 Rainbow Dr, Silverthorne, CO
Phone
(970) 262-7370
Vine Street Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at City Park West for its warm, loving environment with highly engaged and caring staff. They highlight strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily reports and photos, cleanliness, safety, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending.

Caring and professional staffinvolved ownership and administrationstrong educational curriculum
Address
1733 Vine St, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 355-0982
Quality
Sloans Lake Park Summer In The Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

SLOANS LAKE PARK SUMMER IN THE PARK is a highly-rated outdoor recreation area in Denver featuring a 2-mile paved walking trail around the lake with scenic views of downtown Denver and mountains. All reviews praise its beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and suitability for families, walkers, runners, cyclists, and pet owners. The park is well-maintained and offers nearby amenities, though it can get crowded.

stunning scenic views of lake and mountainspaved walking/biking
Address
26th And Stuart St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 865-0840
Rosamond Park Summer In The Parks
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rosamond Park Summer in the Parks is a large, well-maintained Denver park facility offering diverse recreational amenities. Parents consistently praise its spacious grounds, multiple sports facilities, playground, walking trails, and natural features like the creek. The facility is highly rated with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings.

Large sizebasketball courtstennis courts
Address
1849 Emerson St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 865-0840
Four Mile Historic Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Four Mile Historic Park is not a daycare center but rather a historic park venue hosting seasonal events like 'Bright Nights' holiday light displays. Reviews praise it as a family-friendly attraction with interactive exhibits, photo opportunities, and activities suitable for all ages. Parents recommend visiting and plan to return annually.

Easy parkingbeautiful light displaysinteractive activities for kids and adults
Address
715 S Forest St, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 865-0811
Fisher Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1899 E Evans, Denver, CO
Phone
(303) 871-1272
Quality
Lil Tot'S Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Lil Tot's for its small, family-oriented environment and exceptional staff care. The facility is noted for being clean, well-managed, and particularly skilled at supporting children with special needs. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating strong trust and satisfaction.

Loving and compassionate staffclean facilitysmall family-oriented setting
Address
5325 E Thrill Pl, Denver, CO
Phone
(720) 941-1722
Quality
Town Of Avon Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Town of Avon Recreation is a highly-rated recreation center with excellent facilities including pools, hot tubs, gym equipment, and fitness classes. Parents praise the clean, newly renovated space, friendly staff, and quality amenities. While pricing is noted as somewhat high, most feel the facilities justify the cost.

Newly renovated facilitiesclean and well-maintainedexcellent pool with slides and lazy river
Address
850 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO
Phone
(970) 748-4057
Western Eagle County Metro Recreation Dist
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare facility. They describe a recreation center with an ice rink, roller skating, pool, and shower facilities in Eagle, Colorado. Reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of recreational activities available.

Clean and newly remodeled facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffvariety of activities (ice skating
Address
1700 Bull Pasture Rd, Eagle, CO
Phone
(970) 328-5277
Primrose School Of Parker
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Primrose School of Parker receives unanimous praise from parents for exceptional staff quality, educational focus, and caring environment. Parents consistently highlight teacher dedication, smooth transitions for children, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as well-organized, family-oriented, and fostering significant child development across multiple age groups.

Caring and dedicated teacherseducational curriculumsmooth transitions for new students
Address
18692 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO
Phone
(303) 840-0530
Quality
Kidstown Highlands Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Kidstown Highlands Ranch as a flexible, drop-in daycare facility with extended hours and no reservation requirements. They highlight the clean facility, caring staff, affordable pricing, and positive child experiences. Multiple parents travel significant distances to use this service as their backup or last-minute childcare solution.

Drop-in childcare with no reservations requiredflexible hourly billing (max 6 hours/day)extended hours (until 8pm weekdays and 10pm Saturdays)
Address
537 W Highlands Ranch Pkwy, # 110, Highlands Ranch, CO
Phone
(720) 344-4250
Quality
Primrose School Of Highlands Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Highlands Ranch for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental progress and smooth transitions, with parents appreciating low staff turnover, excellent communication through the app, and quality facilities. The center is highly recommended by families who have used it for multiple years and multiple children.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoversmooth transitio
Address
9055 S Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO
Phone
(303) 346-6480
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,364 child daycare & preschools daycares across Colorado. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Colorado are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Colorado, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Colorado sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Colorado vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.