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Best Before or After School Daycare in Steamboat Springs, CO

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Steamboat Springs. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.54/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Steamboat Springs has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 80487 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Steamboat Springs

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
    Play Garden
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    345 Anglers Dr, Ste B, Steamboat Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Play Garden receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and clean, well-equipped facility. Parents report their children quickly warm up to the caregivers, thrive in the environment, and enjoy the variety of activities and indoor playground. The center is noted for its flexibility with drop-in childcare options and ability to work with children who struggle with separation anxiety.

    warm and friendly staffprofessional caregiversclean facilitystructured routines similar to traditional daycare
  2. 2
    Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    40755 Rcr 36, Steamboat Springs, CO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School receives excellent ratings as a summer camp and event venue. Parents praise the beautiful natural setting, talented faculty, and transformative experience for performing artists. Guests highlight the well-maintained facilities, scenic mountain views, and memorable cabin accommodations.

    Beautiful natural setting with aspen groves and mountain viewsamazing facultytransformative experience for studentstalented pre-professional performers

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Steamboat Springs

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Steamboat Springs, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
11 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.8avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Steamboat Springs zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8048710
4.72
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Steamboat Springs (15–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Steamboat Springs based on parent reviews

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School

4.8(11)

40755 Rcr 36, Steamboat Springs, CO

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School receives excellent ratings as a summer camp and event venue. Parents praise the beautiful natural setting, talented faculty, and transformative experience for performing artists. Guests highlight the well-maintained facilities, scenic mountain views, and memorable cabin accommodations.

Beautiful natural setting with aspen groves and mountain viewsamazing facultytransformative experience for students

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Daycare types in Steamboat Springs

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, making up 14% of the 14 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 Steamboat Springs have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Steamboat Springs, 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 Steamboat Springs

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Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School receives excellent ratings as a summer camp and event venue. Parents praise the beautiful natural setting, talented faculty, and transformative experience for performing artists. Guests highlight the well-maintained facilities, scenic mountain views, and memorable cabin accommodations.

Beautiful natural setting with aspen groves and mountain viewsamazing facultytransformative experience for students
Address
40755 Rcr 36, Steamboat Springs, CO
Phone
(970) 879-7125
Steamboat Springs Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
325 7th St, Steamboat Springs, CO
Phone
(970) 871-3178

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, out of 14 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 Steamboat Springs have an average Google rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Steamboat Springs, 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
Steamboat Springs offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Steamboat Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Steamboat Springs 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.