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Daycare centers in Golden, CO

16 licensed programs · 8 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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Canyon Point KinderCare, GoldenLevel 4
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Canyon Point KinderCare

Golden · 80403 · 4.8 (22 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
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State quality ratingLevel 4
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Thrive Preschool Golden, GoldenLevel 4
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Thrive Preschool Golden

Golden · 80401 · 4.3 (18 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
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State quality ratingLevel 4
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Level 1
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Cradle To Crayons

Golden · 80401 · 4.0 (30 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
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State quality ratingLevel 1
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Level 1
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Free Horizon Montessori

Golden · 80401 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingLevel 1
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Level 1
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Kids Smart @ Compass

Golden · 80403 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingLevel 1
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Level 5
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Rooted Beginnings

Golden · 80401 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingLevel 5
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Level 4
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Shelton Preschool

Golden · 80401 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingLevel 4
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Level 4
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Welchester Preschool

Golden · 80401 · No Google rating
AgesPreschool
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Childcare in Golden: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Golden?

Golden has 34 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 16 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 home daycares and 12 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. 23 of 34 programs in Golden 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 Golden?

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.