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Best Headstart Programs in Colorado Springs, CO

Compare 1 headstart programs in Colorado Springs. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Colorado Springs, Colorado at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
1,662
Top rated (4.5+)
51

Colorado Springs has 1 licensed headstart programs with 1,662 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.51 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 48% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 80921 (avg 4.73 stars), while 80918 has the largest selection (26 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Colorado Springs

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.

  1. 1
    Early Connections @ Court Care
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    270 S Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Early Connections @ Court Care is a court-based childcare facility in Colorado Springs with exceptional ratings. Parents consistently praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, along with the clean, safe, well-stocked facility. The service is free for those attending court and parents report their children were engaged, happy, and well-cared for during jury duty.

    Professional and friendly staffclean facilitywell-stocked with toysstrong securi
  2. 2
    Primrose School Of Cottonwood Creek
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    4110 Dublin Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 186 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek for its caring, engaged staff who genuinely know and support each child. They highlight the safe, clean facilities, strong communication with parents, quality curriculum, and positive child development outcomes. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and remained for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction.

    Caring and engaged staffsafe and clean facilitiesstrong parent communication through app with daily updates and photosconsistent teacher retention
  3. 3
    First Class Preschool LLC
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    631 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    First Class Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its arts-based curriculum, nurturing teachers led by Nancy Diehl, and individualized attention to each child's developmental needs. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic skills, social development, creativity, and emotional well-being, with many noting their children are eager to attend daily.

    Arts-based curriculumexperienced and caring teachersindividualized attenti
  4. 4
    La Foret Crc
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    6145 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    La Foret CRC is a center-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful, peaceful location in Black Forest, attentive staff, and well-maintained facilities. The venue is highly recommended for weddings, family reunions, conferences, and camps.

    Beautiful natural settingpeaceful atmospherewell-maintained facilitiesresponsive and easy-to-work-with staff
  5. 5
    Sunrise United Methodist Church Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2655 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 106 children

    This facility is primarily reviewed as a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, quality programming, and facility availability for community events.

    Friendly and welcoming staff and congregationchildren's programscommunity involvement and outreachmodern and traditional worship options
  6. 6
    Realm Of Caring Child Development Center
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    3515 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Reviews praise Realm of Caring as a caring and knowledgeable organization with dedicated professionals focused on whole-person health. Parents highlight helpful staff, quality products and services, and positive support for families facing health challenges.

    Caring and dedicated staffknowledgeable advisorswhole-person health approachhelpful and informative
  7. 7
    Sidewalk'S End Montessori School
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    3215 Woodland Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Sidewalk's End Montessori School in Colorado Springs has an excellent reputation with all 5-star reviews praising the dedicated, highly qualified teaching staff led by Ms. Lynne and the school's authentic implementation of Montessori methods. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, along with a warm, supportive community environment and well-maintained facilities.

    Highly qualified and passionate teachers with advanced degr
  8. 8
    Primrose School Of Briargate
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2380 Briar Ridge Pt, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Briargate for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers who provide personalized attention, daily updates, and genuine care for each child. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and show strong developmental progress across all age groups.

    Dedicated and caring staffexceptional teacher-child relationshipsclean facilitypersonalized daily updates to parents
  9. 9
    Primrose School Of Springs Ranch
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    3805 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Springs Ranch and its Stetson Hills location for exceptional care, engaged teachers, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, excellent communication through apps and daily updates, and responsive leadership. Families report high satisfaction across all age groups, including those with complex medical or developmental needs.

    Caring and patient teachersstrong academic curriculumregular communication and photo/video updates via appclean and organized facility
  10. 10
    Fellowship Of The Rockies Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1625 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Fellowship of the Rockies Preschool is a religious facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's welcoming community, children's programs, and pastoral leadership. Parents consistently highlight the loving atmosphere and strong sense of belonging.

    welcoming communitychildren's ministry programsAwana and vacation Bible school offeringspastoral leadership

Rating Distribution

Based on 106 daycares with Google ratings in Colorado Springs

4.5 - 5.0
51
4.0 - 4.4
23
3.0 - 3.9
30
Below 3
2

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
11
2Safe environment
9
3Caring and attentive staff
9
4Welcoming environment
8
5Clean facilities
4
6Friendly and helpful staff
4
7Caring and professional staff
4
8Strong teacher-child relationships
4

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Colorado Springs, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.97avg rating
131 daycares · 29 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.21avg rating
99 daycares · 60 rated

Church Daycare

4.76avg rating
21 daycares · 17 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Colorado Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8092112
4.73
3
809119
4.67
5
809058
4.6
2
8090710
4.55
4
8090413
4.38
5
8092215
4.33
1
8091919
4.26
5
8091826
4.2
4
8090615
4.2
3
8092024
4.17
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Colorado Springs (12–247 children)

Small

up to 30 children

76

Medium

31–75 children

92

Large

76–150 children

62

Very Large

150+ children

22

Map

Daycare types in Colorado Springs

Child Daycare & Preschools 99Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 21Before or After School Daycare 131

Browse by type in Colorado Springs

🎨 Preschools 53🌱 Montessori 6✝️ Christian Daycare 3⛪ Catholic Daycare 3

Headstart Programs in Colorado Springs, Colorado

There are 1 headstart programs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, making up 0% of the 252 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 Colorado Springs have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 106 rated facilities, with 48% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.76 stars. Our analysis covers 1,662 parent reviews. Parents in Colorado Springs most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.

When choosing a daycare in Colorado Springs, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Colorado Springs

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Cpcd Head Start Fort Carson Center
Headstart Programs
Address
7330 Womack St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone
(719) 635-1536
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Colorado Springs, Colorado, out of 252 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Colorado Springs have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 106 rated facilities. About 48% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Colorado Springs, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Colorado's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Colorado)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Colorado Springs offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 99 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 21 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 131 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Colorado typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Colorado Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Colorado Springs must be licensed by Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.