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Best Before or After School Daycare in Johnstown, CO

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Johnstown. Average rating: 4.92/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Johnstown, Colorado at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.92/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Johnstown has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.92/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 80534 zip code, averaging 4.92 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Johnstown

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
    Baby Turtles Childcare
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    1005 W South 1st St, Johnstown, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Clubhouse Academy for its nurturing, intimate environment and attentive staff led by owner Michelle. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically with structured curriculum, creative activities, and frequent photo/video updates. Families value the caring approach, reasonable pricing, and flexibility, with some driving significant distances to attend.

    Attentive and caring staffstructured curriculum with educational focussmall class sizes with one-on-one attentiondaily photo/video updates via app
  2. 2
    Johnstown United Methodist Preschool
    4.52 score
    4.7(14)

    108 King Ave, Johnstown, CO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children

    Johnstown United Methodist Preschool is consistently praised for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Visitors highlight the friendly, kind staff and congregation, as well as the facility's community events like Easter carnivals and car shows. The religious facility emphasizes making all people feel valued and accepted.

    welcoming atmospherefriendly and kind staffinclusive communityfamily feel

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Johnstown

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.85avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Johnstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
805346
4.92
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Johnstown (15–90 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Johnstown

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

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Before or After School Daycare in Johnstown, Colorado

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Johnstown, Colorado, making up 33% of the 6 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 Johnstown have an average rating of 4.92 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Johnstown, 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 Johnstown

Showing 2 results

Johnstown Milliken Preschool (Letford Site)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2 N Jay, Johnstown, CO
Phone
(970) 587-6147
Letford Bright School Age Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1105 W Charlotte, Johnstown, CO
Phone
(970) 352-2222

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Johnstown, Colorado, out of 6 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 Johnstown have an average Google rating of 4.92 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Johnstown, 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
Johnstown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Johnstown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Johnstown 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.