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Best Before or After School Daycare in Golden, CO

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Golden. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Golden, Colorado at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
139
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Golden has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 139 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 80403 (avg 5 stars), while 80401 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Golden

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
    Avid4 Adventure
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

    AVID4 Adventure is a highly-rated summer camp program offering outdoor activities and sports experiences for children across multiple Colorado locations. Parents consistently praise the camp's ability to build confidence, teach new skills, and foster a love of nature through activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water sports. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting significant personal growth and positive experiences for campers.

    Excellent counselors and
  2. 2
    Golden Community Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 265 children

    Golden Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its facilities and staff. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and climbing walls. The location next to Clear Creek and mountain views are frequently highlighted as appealing features.

    friendly and helpful staffwarm poolsclean facilitiesfitness equipment and gym
  3. 3
    Golden Recreation Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1470 10th St, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Golden Recreation Center receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all recent submissions. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and recreational activities suitable for families with children of various ages.

    Friendly and helpful staffwarm and well-maintained poolsclean facilitiesvariety of activities (basketball courts
  4. 4
    Cradle To Crayons
    4 score
    4(13)

    1921 Youngfield, # 204, Golden, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    Cradle to Crayons receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents highlight the stability of the teaching team, effective communication, and their children's happiness and development. One parent noted the higher cost with annual rate increases.

    Experienced and stable staffcaring and attentive teachersclean and spacious facilityeducational curriculum
  5. 5
    Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

    Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staffaffordable tuition

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Golden

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Golden, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.39avg rating
15 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.9avg rating
8 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Golden zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
804036
5
1
8040119
4.33
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Golden (15–265 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

12

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Golden based on parent reviews

Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove

3.9(20)

3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staff

Map

Daycare types in Golden

Child Daycare & Preschools 15Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 8

Browse by type in Golden

🎨 Preschools 7🌱 Montessori 3

Before or After School Daycare in Golden, Colorado

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Golden, Colorado, making up 32% of the 25 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 Golden have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 139 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Golden

Showing 8 results

Red Rocks Comm College - Maple Grove
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Red Rocks Community College, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and supportive staff. Some reviewers noted inconsistent service quality in certain departments and administrative issues.

Beautiful campus and facilitiesexcellent gym and amenitiessupportive and dedicated teaching staff
Address
3085 Alkire St, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 914-6203
Quality
Ralston School Age Enrichment
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25856 Columbine Glen Dr, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-4347
Ymca Of Metro Denver@ Wellchester
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13000 W 10th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 945-1512
Welchester Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13000 W 10th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-1737
Quality
Kyffin School Age Enrichment
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 N Flora Way, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-5726
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Shelton Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
420 Crawford St, Golden, CO
Phone
(720) 524-2700
Ymca Of Metro Denver @ Fairmount Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15975 W 50th Ave, Golden, CO
Phone
(720) 810-7312
Kyffin Preschool (Pleasant View Preschool)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 Flora Way, Golden, CO
Phone
(303) 982-5760
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Golden, Colorado, out of 25 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 Golden have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Golden, 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
Golden offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Golden for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Golden 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.