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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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Smart Bear Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Smart Bear Learning receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate the transparent daily communication through the Tadpoles app. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, engaging activities, quality meals, and flexibility in scheduling.

Staff professionalism and genuine caredevelopmental progress and learning outcomesdaily parent communication via app
Address
6388 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO
Phone
(303) 770-0141
Quality
City Of Broomfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided are for the Broomfield Community Center, not a daycare facility. The facility is consistently praised as a clean, well-maintained community center with excellent amenities including pools, gym equipment, fitness classes, and recreational programs.

Clean and modern facilityfriendly and welcoming staffdiverse amenities (pools
Address
280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO
Phone
(303) 464-5500
Quality
Growing Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Growing Minds Learning Academy for its warm, clean, and professional environment with highly attentive and caring staff. Reviews highlight excellent communication through daily updates, thoughtful classroom transitions, and genuine care for children's development and well-being. All reviewers recommend the facility and express confidence in their children's safety and happiness.

Warm and welcoming staffClean facilitiesDaily communication via app and in-person updates
Address
6525 Gunpark Drive, #340, Boulder, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Youth Club Of Trinidad INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
204 E Kansas, Trinidad, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lightway At The Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lightway at the Ridge receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, personalized attention, and welcoming family-like environment. The owner Claire is noted as hands-on and involved with families. One parent left a negative review citing rude employees, contrasting sharply with the majority of experiences.

caring and attentive teacherspersonalized carehands-on owner who knows families by name
Address
4340 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
A Child'S Touch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

A Child's Touch receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional staff, comprehensive curriculum, and beautiful facilities. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, nurturing environment, and excellent communication. The center is noted for affordability and integration of faith-based values alongside academics.

Highly educated and caring staffengaging curriculum with strong academic resultsspacious outdoor play areas
Address
9141 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
Phone
(303) 286-6846
Quality
Primrose School Of Thornton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Primrose School of Thornton receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional leadership, dedicated staff, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters both academic and social growth. Parents consistently commend Director Nikki's communication and approachability, as well as the school's calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Multiple parents note significant improvements in their children's development

Address
12899 Grant Dr, Thornton, CO
Phone
(303) 279-9053
Quality
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Bright Beginnings Learning Center for its exceptional, loving, and caring staff led by owner Archie. Children demonstrate strong attachment to teachers and enthusiasm for attending, with parents reporting behavioral improvements and healthy development. The facility is highly regarded for safety, cleanliness, and creating a family-like community atmosphere.

Caring and positive staffchildren love attendingstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
6625 S Dayton St, Greenwood Villag, CO
Phone
(303) 790-0116
Quality
Happy Ladybug
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Happy Ladybug Early Learning Center in Aurora receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, safe and calm environment, quality education, and strong parent communication. Parents report significant developmental progress and high satisfaction with the center's consistency, meal quality, and overall operations.

caring and professional teacherswarm and safe environmentcalm and quiet atmosphere
Address
9635 Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 333-5492
Harvard Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Harvard Academy receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, multilingual learning opportunities, and clean facilities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about communication, staff attentiveness, health protocols, and medication administration.

caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentmultilingual education
Address
395 Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
High Valley Community Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

High Valley Community Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the facility for offering diverse activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and providing excellent, friendly staff. The center is valued as an important community asset that fosters positive relationships and youth development.

excellent stafffriendly and helpfulsafe environment
Address
595 Grand Ave, Del Norte, CO
Phone
(719) 657-2172
Voyager Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
280 N Cora St, Ridgeway, CO
Phone
(970) 626-4279
Take A Break
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Take A Break is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Lafayette, Colorado, with consistently positive reviews praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and director D'Arla's leadership. Parents consistently highlight the facility's enriching activities, strong communication, flexible scheduling, and the valuable parenting classes offered to families. Multiple reviewers describe it as feeling like an extension of their family.

Caring and well-trained staffwarm and nurturing environmentdirector D'Arla's leadership
Address
408 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO
Phone
(303) 665-5974
Quality
Paul Derda Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Paul Derda Early Learning Program is a highly-rated recreation center in Broomfield with excellent facilities including a pool with slides, gym, and fitness equipment. Parents praise the clean, modern facility, friendly staff, and variety of amenities for families with children of all ages. The center offers good value and is noted as one of Colorado's best recreation facilities.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffpool with water slides
Address
13201 Lowell Boulevard, Broomfield, CO
Phone
(303) 460-6911
Quality
A New Generation Childcare Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A New Generation Childcare Preschool in Broomfield receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, respectful staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that their children love attending and feel confident leaving them in the center's care. The facility offers bilingual instruction, regular communication with parents, varied activities, and has successfully served many families for years.

Kind and caring staffsafe and
Address
1014 Depot Hill Rd, Broomfield, CO
Phone
(303) 469-9407
Quality
Ccmrd Kidz Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise Clear Creek Recreation Center as an exceptional facility for a small mountain town, featuring well-maintained amenities including an aquatic center with multiple pools, water slide, and hot tub. Parents and visitors highlight friendly staff, reasonable pricing with local discounts, and diverse programming for children and adults. The facility is described as modern, clean, and offering excellent value for both residents and tourists.

Excellent aquatic
Address
98 12th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO
Phone
(303) 567-4822
Bearly Tawl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bearly Tawl is a small, home-like center-based daycare in Evergreen, Colorado, with predominantly excellent reviews praising staff warmth, developmental focus, and reasonable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staff responsiveness to behavioral challenges, hygiene issues, and dismissive communication that led to their child's removal from the program.

Caring and patient staffhomey environmentdevelopmental support for infants
Address
195 Hyland Dr, Evergreen, CO
Phone
(303) 674-4907
Quality
Children'S Kiva
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1204 E Empire, Cortez, CO
Phone
(303) 565-5859
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Durango Community Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise this recreation center as an excellent community facility with diverse amenities for families. Reviews highlight affordable day passes ($7.50), clean facilities, friendly staff, and varied activities for all ages. Multiple reviewers mention it as a valuable asset for year-round family recreation and exercise.

Aquatic facilities with lazy river and water slidewarm poolhot tub
Address
2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO
Phone
(970) 375-7317
First United Methodist Christ Childs School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

First United Methodist Church's children's program is highly regarded for its welcoming, inclusive environment and Christ-centered approach. Parents praise the caring leadership, particularly Ms. Ashleigh, and appreciate the strong sense of community. The program is noted for accommodating children with special needs and providing quality childcare during Sunday services.

Inclusive and welcoming environmentcaring and attentive staffaccommodates special needs children
Address
2917 Aspen Dr, Durango, CO
Phone
(970) 247-7868
Country Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2025 Wcr 36, Mead, CO
Phone
(720) 212-3814
Quality
City Of Lafayette Bob L. Burger Rec Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This facility is highly rated for its comprehensive amenities and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and diverse programs suitable for all ages. The pool area, fitness classes, and recreational programs are particular highlights.

Excellent staff and instructorsextensive pool facilities with multiple options (lapkiddie
Address
111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO
Phone
(303) 661-1467
Meeker Neighborhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
839 Meeker, Longmont, CO
Phone
(303) 776-8523
Quality
The Tiny Tim Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Tiny Tim Center Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, caring environment and knowledgeable staff. Parents report smooth transitions, strong child development, excellent communication, and a supportive community that treats families as partners in their child's growth.

Warm and welcoming staffskilled and dedicated teacherssmooth transitions for children
Address
611 Korte Pkwy, Longmont, CO
Phone
(303) 776-6742
Quality
Greenshade Schools INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Greenshade Schools Inc receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, individual attention to children's needs, and affordable pricing compared to other local daycares. The center's long-standing presence in the community and teacher retention are noted as indicators of quality.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffexperienced and knowledgeable teachers
Address
1019 W Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 632-2223
Quality
Sunshine Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sunshine Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and involved ownership. Parents consistently highlight the family-like atmosphere, child development progress, clean facilities, and affordable pricing. The center is described as the best daycare option in Colorado Springs by multiple long-term families.

Friendly and patient staffinvolved owner and directorfamily feel
Address
1511 York Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 598-8785
Quality
Gilpin County Youth Camps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Gilpin County Youth Camps is a highly-rated community recreation center praised for its excellent facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the quality pools, fitness equipment, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility offers affordable access for locals and is especially valuable for seniors in Gilpin County.

heated kids pool with toysdiving boardslap lanes
Address
250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO
Phone
(303) 582-1453
Irwin Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1505 S Pierson St, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 982-9550
Patterson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and attentive teachersindividualized child attentionplay-based learning environment
Address
8870 W Florida Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone
(303) 985-0205
Quality
Widefield Parks And Recreation Early Childhoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Widefield Parks and Recreation Early Childhood is a well-regarded community facility offering daycare services alongside gym, pool, and various classes. Parents consistently praise the staff, facilities, and welcoming environment. The center is noted for its diverse activities and friendly atmosphere.

Friendly and caring staffindoor and outdoor poolvariety of classes
Address
705 Aspen Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 391-3517
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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.