Level 1Daycare centers in Aurora, CO
82 licensed programs · 68 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 1
Level 4The Goddard School of Aurora - South
Level 5Meadowood Preschool (3054 S Laredo ST)
Level 2HighPointe Academy-Saddle Rock
Level 4Denver International SchoolHouse
Level 4Primrose School of Saddle Rock
Level 2Mama Bear Children's Center
Level 1Early Language Learning Academy
Level 2Everbrook Academy of Aurora
Level 2The Nest Schools Smoky Hill
Level 2Little Land Learning Center
Level 2Peace With Christ Early Learning Center
Level 4Triple R Academy
Cherry Hills Learning Center
Level 5Children's Playland Early Learning Center
Level 5Village Green Preschool
Level 5International Learning Center
Level 4Kiddie Academy of Aurora
Level 1Cherry Creek Montessori Academy
Smart Learning Academy (946 N Havana St)
Level 3CodePlay Kids Center
Level 2Merryhill Preschool of Aurora
Level 5Summer Valley Preschool
Emmanuel STEM International
Childcare in Aurora: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Aurora?
Aurora has 323 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 82 daycare centers, 66 licensed preschools, 106 home daycares and 69 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. 256 of 323 programs in Aurora 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 Aurora?
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.