Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Riverton, WY
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Riverton. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Riverton, Wyoming at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.68/5
- Parent reviews
- 14
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Riverton offers 12 licensed child daycare & preschools, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.68/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 82501 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Riverton
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.
- 1Small World Children'S Center4.13 score4.2(10)
1008 College View Dr, Riverton, WY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children
Small World Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback praising staff quality, communication, cleanliness, and the owner's dedication, though several parents report serious concerns about infant care practices, staff responsiveness, billing disputes, and child safety incidents.
Strong staff and owner communicationclean and organized facilitystructured curriculumregular daily updates via app
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Riverton
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Riverton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Riverton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82501 | 14 | 4.68 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Riverton (15–117 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Riverton based on parent reviews
Smart Start Academy
1014 N 8th West, Riverton, WY
Parents highlight Smart Start Academy's exceptional teachers and well-rounded curriculum, noting that children thrive and are well-prepared for school. Reviewers also appreciate the facility, including its outdoor areas, and the staff's long-standing community reputation.
Child Development Services Of Fremont County
1205 E Lincoln, Riverton, WY
One parent reports that the teachers and staff are pleasant, noting that their daughter adapted and felt comfortable immediately.
Small World Children'S Center
1008 College View Dr, Riverton, WY
Small World Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback praising staff quality, communication, cleanliness, and the owner's dedication, though several parents report serious concerns about infant care practices, staff responsiveness, billing disputes, and child safety incidents.
Smart Start Quality Child Care
1022 N 8th W, Riverton, WY
One parent describes the center as very professional. The single review highlights this positive attribute without noting any specific drawbacks.
United Methodist Co-Op Preschool
1116 W Park Ave, Riverton, WY
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Riverton, Wyoming
There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Riverton, Wyoming, making up 86% 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 Riverton have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.68 stars. Our analysis covers 14 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Riverton, 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 Riverton
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One parent reports that the teachers and staff are pleasant, noting that their daughter adapted and felt comfortable immediately.
- Address
- 1205 E Lincoln, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 856-4337
Parents highlight Smart Start Academy's exceptional teachers and well-rounded curriculum, noting that children thrive and are well-prepared for school. Reviewers also appreciate the facility, including its outdoor areas, and the staff's long-standing community reputation.
- Address
- 1014 N 8th West, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1116 W Park Ave, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Small World Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback praising staff quality, communication, cleanliness, and the owner's dedication, though several parents report serious concerns about infant care practices, staff responsiveness, billing disputes, and child safety incidents.
- Address
- 1008 College View Dr, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes the center as very professional. The single review highlights this positive attribute without noting any specific drawbacks.
- Address
- 1022 N 8th W, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 212 E Washington Ave, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 851-7848
- Address
- 5 Hutchinson Road, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 851-5585
- Address
- 33 Red Fox Drive, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 851-9449
- Address
- 1107 W Main, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 856-5111
- Address
- 4740 W Mountain View, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- (307) 840-4102
- Address
- 401 S 1st St, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 220 N 7th E St, Riverton, WY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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