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30 Preschools in Denver, Colorado

Find the best preschools in Denver, Colorado. Browse 30 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Preschools in Denver

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Iliff Preschool
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    4140 E Iliff Ave, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 174 children

    Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.

    Dedicated and experienced teacherswarm and nurturing environmentcomprehensive curriculum (STEMSpanish
  2. 2
    Plum Hill Preschool
    4.79 score
    5(19)

    3060 South Dahlia St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 48 children

    Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.

    Play-based learning philosophywarm and nurturing teachersclean and organized facilitiesoutdoor play in all weather
  3. 3

    3746 Grove St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 15 children

    Steele Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and experience significant developmental growth in a supportive, caring environment. The cooperative model allowing parental involvement is highlighted as a major benefit.

    Small class sizescaring and attentive teachersindividual student attentionstrong parent community
  4. 4
    Larks Preschool
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    730 S Logan St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 20 children

    Larks Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and experienced teachers led by Ms. Bridget. Parents consistently highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, individualized attention, and strong community fostered through family events. Children show excitement for school and significant developmental growth across academic, social, and emotional domains.

    Experienced and consistent teacherslow student-to-teacher ratioplay-based and child-led curriculummixed-age interactions
  5. 5

    480 Marion St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 54 children

    Denver Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent staff, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend, thriving developmentally, and forming meaningful relationships with teachers and peers.

    Dedicated and loving educators with low turnoverengaging age-appropriate activities and outdoor playsafe and clean facilitystrong parent community and involvement opportunities
  6. 6

    8085 E Hampden Ave, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 50 children

    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 provided
  7. 7
    Inspire Preschool
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    100 Colorado Blvd, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 20 children

    Inspire Preschool is a highly-regarded religious preschool in Denver run by two experienced lead teachers, Katie and Sharon. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes (12 children), individualized attention, and developmentally-informed curriculum that balances social-emotional growth with academic advancement. All reviewers report their children thrived and loved attending school.

    Experienced and caring lead teachers with 20+ years experiencesmall class sizes enabling one-on-one attentionplay-based Reggio curriculumstrong social-emotional learning focus
  8. 8

    8700 E 21st Ave, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 30 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Arise Church (formerly Stapleton Fellowship Church), a religious facility in Denver, not a preschool/daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, biblical teaching, and strong kids' ministry programs.

    Welcoming and non-judgmental atmospherestrong kids' and youth ministry programsbiblical teaching and sermonsdiverse and inclusive community
  9. 9
    Vine Street Preschool INC
    4.47 score
    4.6(19)

    1733 Vine St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 144 children

    Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at City Park West for its warm, loving environment with highly engaged and caring staff. They highlight strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily reports and photos, cleanliness, safety, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending.

    Caring and professional staffinvolved ownership and administrationstrong educational curriculumdaily photo/video updates
  10. 10

    2180 S Madison St, DENVER, CO · Capacity: 20 children

Preschools in Denver, Colorado

Denver has 30 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.

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

All Preschools in Denver

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Steele Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Steele Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and experience significant developmental growth in a supportive, caring environment. The cooperative model allowing parental involvement is highlighted as a major benefit.

Small class sizescaring and attentive teachersindividual student attention
Address
3746 Grove St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 433-0832
Quality
Congregation Rodef Shalom Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
450 S Kearney St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 256-1061
Quality
Treasureland Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
2950 S University Blvd, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 758-8367
Quality
Morning Star Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1224 Washington Street, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 830-0931
Inspire Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Inspire Preschool is a highly-regarded religious preschool in Denver run by two experienced lead teachers, Katie and Sharon. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes (12 children), individualized attention, and developmentally-informed curriculum that balances social-emotional growth with academic advancement. All reviewers report their children thrived and loved attending school.

Experienced and caring lead teachers with 20+ years experiencesmall class sizes enabling one-on-one attentionplay-based Reggio curriculum
Address
100 Colorado Blvd, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 547-7776
Quality
Iliff Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Iliff Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and well-rounded curriculum including academics, STEM, Spanish, music, and outdoor play. Parents highlight strong social-emotional development, small class sizes, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted as affordable and offers flexible scheduling with minimal closures compared to other preschools.

Dedicated and experienced teacherswarm and nurturing environmentcomprehensive curriculum (STEM
Address
4140 E Iliff Ave, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 757-7055
Quality
Temple Sinai Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3509 S Glencoe St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 759-9076
Quality
Parzival Shield Preschool/Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2180 S Madison St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 757-7510
The Cottage Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6444 E Floyd Ave, DENVER, CO
Phone
(720) 554-4101
Quality
Larks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Larks Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and experienced teachers led by Ms. Bridget. Parents consistently highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, individualized attention, and strong community fostered through family events. Children show excitement for school and significant developmental growth across academic, social, and emotional domains.

Experienced and consistent teacherslow student-to-teacher ratioplay-based and child-led curriculum
Address
730 S Logan St, DENVER, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Plum Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Plum Hill Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its play-based curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child-centered approach. Parents highlight the clean facilities, outdoor play opportunities, strong communication, and safe, caring environment that keeps children excited to attend.

Play-based learning philosophywarm and nurturing teachersclean and organized facilities
Address
3060 South Dahlia St, DENVER, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Positive Alternative Preschool & Childcare
Church Daycare
4.8

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 interaction
Address
8085 E Hampden Ave, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 755-4308
Quality
Denver Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Denver Cooperative Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent staff, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents report their children are excited to attend, thriving developmentally, and forming meaningful relationships with teachers and peers.

Dedicated and loving educators with low turnoverengaging age-appropriate activities and outdoor playsafe and clean facility
Address
480 Marion St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 777-7687
Christ Lutheran Preschool/Kindergtn
Church Daycare
4.7

Christ Lutheran Preschool/Kindergarten is a religious facility in Denver with strong parent satisfaction. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment and Bible-based curriculum. One long-term parent reported their initially hesitant daughter now thrives and enjoys attending.

Warm and welcoming staffBible-centered curriculumsupportive community
Address
2695 S Franklin St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 722-2142
Quality
Stapleton Fellowship Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for Arise Church (formerly Stapleton Fellowship Church), a religious facility in Denver, not a preschool/daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, biblical teaching, and strong kids' ministry programs.

Welcoming and non-judgmental atmospherestrong kids' and youth ministry programsbiblical teaching and sermons
Address
8700 E 21st Ave, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 321-1014
Vine Street Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at City Park West for its warm, loving environment with highly engaged and caring staff. They highlight strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily reports and photos, cleanliness, safety, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending.

Caring and professional staffinvolved ownership and administrationstrong educational curriculum
Address
1733 Vine St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 355-0982
Quality
Montview Community Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Montview Community Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong community-focused cooperative model. Parents consistently report that children thrive academically and socially, with the parent involvement opportunity being a particularly valued aspect of the experience. One negative review questions the depth of the play-based approach and suggests teacher stress.

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Address
1980 Dahlia St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 322-2730
Quality
Dalton Gang Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

NOTE: The reviews provided are not for a daycare center, but rather for the Dalton Gang Hideout, a historical museum in Meade, Kansas. No parent reviews for Dalton Gang Preschool in Denver were available to summarize.

None - reviews are for incorrect facility
Address
1470 S Glencoe St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 758-8129
W.C.R.J. Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
295 S Locust, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 233-9503
Quality
Bmh-Bj Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
560 S Monaco Pkwy, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 388-7543
Quality
F.M. Day Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

F.M. Day Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, communication, cleanliness, and educational quality. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about principal conduct, special needs compliance issues, and school district scheduling closures.

Kind and communicative staffclean facility with good toys and learning toolsstaff knows all children's names
Address
1740 Jordan Dr, DENVER, CO
Phone
(720) 542-4079
Quality
St. Francis De Sales Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
235 S Sherman St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 744-7231
Steele Street Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
1201 S Steele St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(720) 297-0714
St. Catherine Of Siena Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
4250 Federal Blvd, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 477-8035
Little Friends Preschool And Child Ctr
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4595 Eliot St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 458-8740
St Johns Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
700 S Franklin St, DENVER, CO
Phone
(303) 733-3378
Quality
Federal Heights Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2500 W 96th Ave, DENVER, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Coronado Hills Tyke Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8300 Downing Dr, DENVER, CO
Phone
(720) 972-7011
Quality
Holly Ridge Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3301 S Monoco Blvd, DENVER, CO
Phone
(720) 747-7243
Little Explorers Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2401 Alcott St, DENVER, CO
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 30 preschools in Denver, Colorado. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
Most preschool programs in Denver accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
While both provide childcare, preschools in Denver typically focus more on structured educational activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Preschool programs often run half-day or school-year schedules, while daycare centers offer full-day, year-round care. Many facilities combine both, offering preschool curriculum within a full-day daycare setting.
Preschool costs in Denver typically range from $600 to $1,500 per month for full-time programs. Half-day programs are usually less expensive. Some preschools offer financial aid, and Colorado may have state-funded pre-K programs for qualifying families. Contact individual facilities for current tuition rates.
When selecting a preschool in Denver, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Colorado's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities