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Daycare centers in Denver, CO

275 licensed programs · 122 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.

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Level 5
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Happy Ladybug Early Learning Center

Denver · 80238 · 4.6 (23 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 5
  • Colorado Shines accredited
  • Meals included
  • Play-based
Level 4
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Cannon Learning Center

Denver · 80220 · 5.0 (3 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 4
MHM Early Childhood Education, DenverLevel 1
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MHM Early Childhood Education

Denver · 80230 · 4.6 (11 on Google)
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 1
  • Mandarin Chinese spoken
Level 5
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CEC Early Learning Academy

Denver · 80211 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 5
  • Spanish spoken
Temple Sinai Preschool, DenverLevel 4
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Temple Sinai Preschool

Denver · 80237 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
AgesToddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
  • Faith-based
Level 5
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Treasureland Preschool

Denver · 80210 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
AgesToddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 5
  • Play-based
Level 4
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My First Steps Academy

Denver · 80226 · 4.5 (12 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 5
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Little Folks Learning Center

Denver · 80224 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 5
  • Play-based
Level 4
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Rodef Shalom Preschool

Denver · 80224 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 4
  • Play-based
Level 4
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Sewall @ Dahlia

Denver · 80207 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
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Smarty Pants Academy

Denver · 80205 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingLevel 4
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Childcare in Denver: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Denver?

Denver has 469 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 275 daycare centers, 21 licensed preschools, 61 home daycares and 112 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. 362 of 469 programs in Denver 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 Denver?

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.