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Best Before or After School Daycare in Louisville, CO

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Louisville. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Louisville, Colorado at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.75/5
Parent reviews
178
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Louisville has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 178 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 80027 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Louisville

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
    Mountain Kids Louisville
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    474 S Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Mountain Kids Louisville is highly rated by parents for its gymnastics, ninja, and dance classes. Parents consistently praise the skilled and caring instructors, clean facilities, and variety of age-appropriate programs. Children show strong enthusiasm and engagement across multiple activity types.

    Skilled and caring instructorsclean facilitiesvariety of classes (gymnasticsninja
  2. 2
    Treehouse Learning
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    175 N 96th St, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Treehouse Learning receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring atmosphere and experienced teachers who support child development and social growth. Parents consistently report their children are happy, thriving, and excited to attend, with particular appreciation for enriching activities, healthy meals, and strong parent communication through daily updates.

    Caring and experienced teacherswarm welcoming atmospherechild development focusenriching activities and arts/music programs
  3. 3
    The Patchwork School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    1428 Main St, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    The Patchwork School receives universal praise from parents for its nurturing, child-centered approach emphasizing social-emotional learning and outdoor play. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, small community feel, and developmentally-appropriate curriculum tailored to individual children's interests. Multiple families report significant positive growth in their children's confidence, emotional regulation, and overall development.

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  4. 4
    The Patchwork School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    1436 Main St, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    The Patchwork School receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising its nurturing, child-centered approach to early childhood education. Parents highlight the school's emphasis on social-emotional learning, outdoor play, creative activities, and strong community building. The smaller, individualized environment allows children to develop confidence, self-awareness, and a genuine love of learning.

    Social-emotional learning focuscaring and attentive teachersnatural out
  5. 5

    900 W Via Appia, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Louisville Recreation/Senior Center is highly praised as a well-maintained facility with modern equipment and diverse amenities. Parents consistently highlight excellent staff, clean facilities, and programs suitable for families of all ages.

    New and modern equipmentfriendly and helpful staffclean facilityindoor track
  6. 6
    Rocky Mountain Day Camp
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    1341 Main St., Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

    Rocky Mountain Day Camp receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the positive culture, engaged staff, and variety of activities. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff engagement, and child safety during drop-off and throughout the day.

    Enthusiastic and caring counselorspositive camp culturevariety of activities and gamesflexible scheduling with multi-week sessions
  7. 7
    Little Peoples Landing
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    215 Century Cir, Louisville, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Little People's Landing in Louisville receives outstanding reviews with all ratings of 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from directors Zanna and Joey, affordable pricing, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate consistent learning and social development.

    Caring and attentive teachersstrong leadership teamaffordable pricingmeals included

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Louisville

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 178 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facilities
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Louisville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8002724
4.75
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Louisville (15–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

10

Very Large

150+ children

3

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Before or After School Daycare in Louisville, Colorado

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Louisville, 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 Louisville have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 178 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Louisville, 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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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Louisville, 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 Louisville have an average Google rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 70% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Louisville, 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
Louisville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 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 Louisville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Louisville 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.