Church DaycareDenver, CO

Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare

4.8(14 reviews)

About

Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare is a church daycare daycare located at 8085 E Hampden Ave, Denver, Colorado CO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare in Denver receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, strong community atmosphere, and comprehensive programs. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and excited to attend.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnover (many 10+ years)welcoming and kind atmosphereage-appropriate classrooms with sibling interactionmeals and snacks providedcompetitive pricing with sibling discounts and vacation daysextensive extracurricular activities (swim lessonssoccermusicfield trips)strong community engagementfocus on academics and emotional developmentfamily-oriented leadershiprare weather closuresconvenient one-stop drop-off

Recent Reviews

3 years ago

We sent out daughter to Positive Alternative from the time she could start (age 1) until she went to kindergarten. We had such a great experience with all of the teachers as well as the entire Positive community. Absolutely cannot recommend them enough and we will be sending our youngest there as soon as she turns 1 as well.

8 years ago

We have loved Positive Alternative school from the moment we started, which was 1 year ago! Everyone is so welcoming and incredibly kind! The teachers and staff are knowledgeable, patient and genuinely care about all of the children. We feel so fortunate to have found such an amazing place so close to our home!

8 years ago

My kids have been going to PA for 7 months now and LOVE it. I have a 1yo and a 3 yo, they are in separate rooms (age appropriate) but still get to see each other throughout the day. The teachers are all wonderful and give my kids the best care. I feel confident and comfortable dropping my kids off in the morning - one stop drop (which I love!) and they are excited and happy to see their friends and teachers. I highly recommend PA!

9 years ago

INCREDIBLE child care. We chose Positive Alternative for our 2 year old daughter due to constant turnover at her previous school. We have been impressed from day 1. Almost all of the staff has been there for 10 or more years, which is almost unheard of in the Child Care world. We started bringing our 4 year old son as well, and he came home the first day and proclaimed "My first day was AWESOME!!!". He has said that several times since. They have great educational field trips in the summer that both kids love. All of the teachers are amazingly talented and dedicated and we feel blessed to have our children cared for so well.

6 years ago

Positive Alternatives has been incredible for our family. We've had both our boys there for several years, and they have been treated with nothing but kindness and love. Marcia cares so deeply for the children, and it is felt throughout each classroom. We are so grateful to know that our children are safe, happy, and growing in so many ways while we aren't with them. We HIGHLY recommend PA.

Frequently asked questions

Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare is a church daycare childcare facility located in Denver, Colorado. The facility has a capacity of 50 children.
Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 14 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 Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare, 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 Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare 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
8085 E Hampden Ave, Denver, Colorado 80231
County
DENVER

Details

Daycare Type
Church Daycare
Capacity
50 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.65342, -104.895

Quality Rating

Colorado Shines

Level 3 out of 5

Level 3

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.