How do I choose the right daycare in Arvada?

When choosing a daycare in Arvada, 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

What types of daycare are available in Arvada?

Arvada offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 26 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 37 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Arvada, Colorado (37 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Colorado?

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 Arvada for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arvada

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.

Happy Valley Children'S Ranch

4.64 score

4.8(20)

7762 Quaker St, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

Parents consistently praise Happy Valley Children's Ranch for its nurturing, family-like environment and exceptional staff. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, with many advancing ahead of grade level. The integration of animals, outdoor play, and low-tech curriculum creates an engaging learning experience that children genuinely enjoy attending.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic instructionsignificant student advancementanimals integrated into daily activities

Steele School For Early Learning

4.62 score

4.9(11)

5030 Carr St, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children

Steele School for Early Learning receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional, caring staff, strong leadership, and warm, loving environment where children feel special and excited to attend. The center is noted for its small class sizes, effective communication, competitive pricing, and focus on learning through encouragement.

Caring and loving staffexceptional leadership (Ms. AmyMs. KristaMs. Lana)

Learn Play Move Preschool @Dsg

4.62 score

5(8)

5840 Lamar St, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

Learn Play Move Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, patient teachers and well-balanced curriculum combining academics with daily physical activity including gymnastics. Families consistently report their children enjoyed attending, developed strong foundational skills, and were well-prepared for kindergarten.

Warm and caring teachersdaily gymnastics integrated into curriculumcreative and artistic activitiesplay-based learning approach

Team 7-12

4.48 score

4.6(20)

6820 W 66th Ave, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

TEAM 7-12 appears to be a recreational facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, gym, and basketball court. Parents appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and summer day camp programs.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffheated indoor pool for therapy/wellnessoutdoor pool for recreation

Kids Adventures INC @ Fitz Morris

4.48 score

4.6(20)

6250 Independence St, Arvada, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

This facility is consistently praised across all reviews with a 5/5 rating. Parents highlight the clean, well-maintained pools, gym equipment, and friendly staff. The reasonable pricing and accessible amenities make it a popular choice for families and individuals seeking recreation and wellness services.

clean facilitiesfriendly staffaffordable pricingdual pools with lifeguards

Fitzmorris Preschool

4.48 score

4.6(20)

6250 Independence St, Arvada, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 64 children

Reviews are consistently positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and well-maintained equipment. The center is noted as not being crowded and offering good value for families.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafftwo pools with lifeguardsaffordable pricing

Little Loves Early Learning Center LLC

4.45 score

4.6(15)

6454 Simms St, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

Little Loves Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, responsive staff, and child-focused approach as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children transitioned from unhappy experiences at other daycares to thriving at Little Loves, with improved attitudes toward attending and strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten.

Apex Park & Recreation

4.4 score

4.5(20)

13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

APEX Park & Recreation is a highly-rated recreation center in Arvada offering diverse amenities including pools, ice skating, rock climbing, hockey, and gym facilities. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, attentive lifeguards, and variety of activities for children. The center is noted as wheelchair accessible and offers competitive pricing for non-members.

Multiple pools with water slides and hot tubsrock climbing classes with patient coachesice skating and hockey rinksfree indoor playground

Primrose School Of West Woods

4.33 score

4.5(10)

16395 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 177 children

Primrose School of West Woods receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 out of 10 reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the nurturing environment, qualified staff, structured curriculum, and visible child development. Two negative reviews cite concerns about teacher behavior during park outings and speeding by the school bus, though one parent who witnessed the field trip disputed the accuracy of the behavioral allegations.

attentive and kind staffstructured learning environmentcurriculum qualitychild progress and development

Lake Arbor Center

4.32 score

4.4(20)

7451 W 83rd Pl, Arvada, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

Lake Arbor Center is a neighborhood facility in Arvada with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the friendly and attentive staff, cleanliness, and amenities including a pool and playground. The facility offers flexible enrollment and quality preschool programming through Apex.

friendly and attentive staffclean facilitynice pool areawell-maintained playground

Before or After School Daycare in Arvada, Colorado

There are 37 before or after school daycare in Arvada, Colorado, making up 54% of the 69 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 37 before or after school daycares in Arvada, Colorado, out of 69 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arvada, 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

Arvada offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 26 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 37 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 Arvada for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Arvada 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.

37 Before or After School Daycare in Arvada, Colorado

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arvada

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Kids Adventures INC @ Fitz Morris

Fitzmorris Preschool

Red Rocks Comm College - Thomson Sacc

West Woods School Age Enrichment

Duncan Family Ymca Sacc

Susan M Duncan Family Ymca Child Care

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