Child Daycare & PreschoolsThornton, CO

Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center

4.4(20 reviews)

About

Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 11151 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, Colorado CO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center is a multi-purpose recreation facility in Thornton with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, variety of amenities, and friendly staff. Reviews highlight swimming lessons, pools, skate park, and recreational activities as popular offerings.

Clean facilityvariety of amenities (poolsskate parkbilliardscarousel)friendly and helpful staffaffordable pricingswimming lessonsgood customer servicesuitable for kids' activities and birthday parties

Recent Reviews

3 months ago

This rec center has it all. It has served the community for a very long time. You can swim, play basketball, racquet ball, lift weights, run track, and cardiovascular activities. They rent rooms for birthday parties, give classes on various subjects. There are many activities for families here. They provide gender bathroom as well as lockers if you need to change. They offer multiple ways to pay for usage. Whether it be by the day, monthly, yearly or even offer a 20-day punch card. They offer tours of the facility. The indoor track was a pleasant surprise.

4 months ago

No Signs. No warning. No announcements. No info on any city webpage. Just closed on a Friday night at 7:45pm when it says it is supposed to be open until 9:00pm. Big Fail !! Grrrrrrrrr

5 months ago

Great car show put together by Twisted Steel. Lots of great cars, music and people....

4 months ago

Ms jean has a bright personality and work ethic to help this place keep its shape up! She is the hardest worker I’ve seen cleaning and keep us happy and safe. Tricia does amazing running building. We’re appreciative of all the hard work you guys put into your jobs as this something for me to feel at peace in ❤️

a month ago

I was purposely given incorrect information to get me to come back. Before leaving, I specifically asked if I still had one day left on my prepaid account and even asked the staff member to double check. I was told yes. When I returned, I was rudely informed that I had no days left and the staff attempted to make it seem like the mistake was mine. This could have been handled with honesty and accountability, but instead it turned into poor customer service and an uncomfortable interaction. Very disappointing experience.

Frequently asked questions

Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Thornton, Colorado. The facility has a capacity of 48 children.
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center through Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Colorado must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
11151 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, Colorado 80233
County
ADAMS

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
48 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.89666, -104.9422

Quality Rating

Colorado Shines

Level 2 out of 5

Level 2

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.