
Compare 131 before or after school daycare 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 has 131 licensed before or after school daycare 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 106 daycares with Google ratings in Colorado Springs
Top qualities mentioned across 1,662 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Colorado Springs, based on parent reviews
Colorado Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80921 | 12 | 4.73 | 3 | |
| 80911 | 9 | 4.67 | 5 | |
| 80905 | 8 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 80907 | 10 | 4.55 | 4 | |
| 80904 | 13 | 4.38 | 5 | |
| 80922 | 15 | 4.33 | 1 | |
| 80919 | 19 | 4.26 | 5 | |
| 80918 | 26 | 4.2 | 4 | |
| 80906 | 15 | 4.2 | 3 | |
| 80920 | 24 | 4.17 | 6 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Colorado Springs based on parent reviews
1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO
YMCA @ Westside Community is highly regarded by visitors for its community-focused services and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently praise the facility's diverse programming including fitness classes, arts programs, and community support services. The center is particularly noted for its food pantry and pet pantry services staffed by compassionate volunteers.
1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO
Westside Community Preschool is a school-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the center's community-focused programming and welcoming staff who serve diverse needs including children with autism. The facility offers various classes, activities, and support services beyond traditional preschool care.
1325 Vindicator Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Go West Camps is a highly-rated outdoor summer camp in Colorado Springs with perfect 5/5 star reviews across all submissions. Parents praise the diverse outdoor activities, skilled staff, and transformative experiences their children gain each summer.
1201 W Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Parents highlight exceptional staff and a supportive community, with one noting significant academic progress in early literacy skills. Another reviewer expressed sadness that their children aged out, citing long-term positive experiences with specific teachers and the overall environment.
509 Widefield Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield Parks & Recreation Camp VIP is highly rated as a community recreation center with an on-site daycare. Parents praise the excellent facilities, diverse class offerings, friendly staff, and family-friendly environment. The main complaint centers on limited operating hours, particularly weekend availability.
3245 Springnite, Colorado Springs, CO
Deerfield Hills After School is a community center and park facility with excellent ratings. Parents consistently praise its recreational amenities, cleanliness, scenic views, and friendly staff. The facility offers year-round activities including a splash pad, multiple playgrounds, sports courts, and community programs.
There are 131 before or after school daycare in Colorado Springs, Colorado, making up 52% 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.
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Parents highlight exceptional staff and a supportive community, with one noting significant academic progress in early literacy skills. Another reviewer expressed sadness that their children aged out, citing long-term positive experiences with specific teachers and the overall environment.
One parent describes the facility as one of the best daycares in Colorado Springs, highlighting kind teachers and engaging activities. Another review from a Spanish-speaking parent recommends the program for children who attended around 2010.
Parents highlight the friendly and patient staff, noting that their children enjoy attending and have formed positive relationships with their teachers. Reviewers describe the environment as an excellent starting point for early education and express sadness at the prospect of leaving for kindergarten.
Parents describe the staff as friendly and patient, noting that their children enjoy attending and appreciate the teachers. While one family expresses sadness about leaving for kindergarten, others highlight it as a great place to begin a child's education.
Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its friendly staff, diverse amenities including exercise classes, pool facilities, and equipment in good condition. Parents highlight positive experiences with sports programs like volleyball and appreciate the convenient location with additional services like the Shandy Clinic. However, one serious safety concern was reported regarding gymnasium floor maintenance.
YMCA @ Westside Community is highly regarded by visitors for its community-focused services and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently praise the facility's diverse programming including fitness classes, arts programs, and community support services. The center is particularly noted for its food pantry and pet pantry services staffed by compassionate volunteers.
Westside Community Preschool is a school-based facility in Colorado Springs with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the center's community-focused programming and welcoming staff who serve diverse needs including children with autism. The facility offers various classes, activities, and support services beyond traditional preschool care.
Go West Camps is a highly-rated outdoor summer camp in Colorado Springs with perfect 5/5 star reviews across all submissions. Parents praise the diverse outdoor activities, skilled staff, and transformative experiences their children gain each summer.
Widefield Parks & Recreation Camp VIP is highly rated as a community recreation center with an on-site daycare. Parents praise the excellent facilities, diverse class offerings, friendly staff, and family-friendly environment. The main complaint centers on limited operating hours, particularly weekend availability.
Deerfield Hills After School is a community center and park facility with excellent ratings. Parents consistently praise its recreational amenities, cleanliness, scenic views, and friendly staff. The facility offers year-round activities including a splash pad, multiple playgrounds, sports courts, and community programs.
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and notes that the program is highly entertaining for children. No negative feedback has been provided in the available review.
These reviews are not about the daycare's child care services, but rather about Catholic Charities' emergency assistance programs. Parents consistently praise the organization for providing financial aid, life coaching, and wraparound support services during times of hardship. Staff members, particularly Kendra Mullins and Vicky Borghini, receive repeated commendation for their compassionate, respectful, and helpful approach.
Creekside Kids Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, individual attention to children, flexible scheduling, and engaging activities. Multiple families report years of loyalty and strong communication with staff.
CPCD Academy District 20 Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, while others express concerns about district-wide organizational issues, communication gaps, administrative problems, and safety concerns at some facilities.
Parents praise Villasport Athletic Club's childcare services as exceptional, with staff described as caring, kind, and engaging. Children enjoy rotating classes, crafts, and games during their time in care. The facility offers excellent amenities including pools, fitness classes, and various wellness services.
One parent describes the program as the best, while others express intense dissatisfaction, alleging corruption and the illegal collection of protected health records. These critical reviews claim that staff fabricate violations to punish providers who refuse to hand over medical records, ultimately driving good providers out of business.
Feedback for this school-based program is polarized, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction while others allege serious ethical and legal violations by management. Critics accuse the office of fabricating compliance issues and mishandling sensitive health records, though another reviewer simply labels the operation as a business opportunity rather than a childcare service.
One parent highlights the program as the best option, while other reviewers allege severe misconduct, including HIPAA violations and fabricated inspections. These negative accounts claim the office operates above the law and drives good providers out of business.
One parent reports a positive experience where their daughter feels safe and enjoys the program, noting that staff appear to have improved. However, another parent details significant operational failures, including unsecured doors, inadequate care for a child with ADHD, and poor communication regarding injuries and billing.
One parent describes the institution as a top-caliber school offering a contemporary approach with extensive arts, sports, and academic programs, while another notes that their daughter developed strong independent thinking skills during her time from preschool through eighth grade. Conversely, a single critical review characterizes the campus as inaccessible, citing a lack of proper sidewalks and ramps despite the school's high costs.
One parent reports that their daughter, who previously struggled with making friends, enjoyed the program and made new connections on her first day. The reviewer highlights the child's excitement and positive social experience as key benefits of the after-school offering.
One parent highlights the daycare's convenient location and fair pricing, noting their child enjoys the program and appreciates the kind staff. However, another reviewer gives a low rating, citing poor customer service as a reason they would not recommend the facility.
One parent reports being charged for days their son did not attend, citing a billing dispute that occurred after the fact. The reviewer threatened to report the center to the Better Business Bureau due to this financial issue.
One parent reports that children who physically hit others face no consequences, raising concerns about safety and discipline. The reviewer questions why such behavior is permitted within the program.
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