Daycare centers in Arvada, CO
40 licensed programs · 26 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
Level 2Kiddie Academy of Arvada

The Learning Experience - Arvada West
Level 1Happy Valley Children's Ranch Preschool
Level 4Kindercare Learning Centers LLC (14449 W 63rd PL)
Level 2Steele School For Early Learning
The Academy Early Childhood Education Center of Arvada
Level 2The Goddard School of Arvada - Ward Road
Campbell Early Learning Center (6500 Oak ST)
Level 4Primrose School of West Woods
Level 17 Steps Learning Academy
Level 1Westwood Academy Arvada
Level 1Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Arvada
Level 4The Goddard School of Arvada
Level 1Little Loves Early Learning Center
Level 2Lionheart Children's Academy at Revive Church
Level 5Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center
Level 1Everbrook Academy of Arvada
Level 4Kindercare Learning Centers LLC (6255 Simms ST)
Level 1Little Seeds Academy
Level 4Primrose School at Candelas
Level 27 Steps Learning Academy - Arvada South
Sonshine Center

Foundations Early Childhood Education
Childcare in Arvada: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Arvada?
Arvada has 104 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 40 daycare centers, 4 licensed preschools, 37 home daycares and 23 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Colorado?
Colorado Department of Early Childhood licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Colorado. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Colorado Shines?
Colorado Shines rates licensed programs from Level 1 to Level 5. Level 1 means the program is licensed and in good standing. Levels 3 to 5 are awarded after an on-site assessment of staff training, learning environment, family partnerships and child health. 80 of 104 programs in Arvada hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and Colorado withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Arvada?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Colorado families may qualify for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and Universal Preschool Colorado funds part-time preschool hours for every four-year-old.
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Source: Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report, Colorado Information Marketplace. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.