Level 4Daycare center
Little Monsters Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Daycares and preschools in Lakewood, CO
105 licensed programs · 33 with Google ratings
Level 4
Level 4Daycare center
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC (13990 W Bates AVE)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4Daycare center
Primrose School of Bear Creek
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 3Daycare center
Concordia Lutheran Church & Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 3
Level 2
Daycare center
Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center
AgesToddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 2
Level 4
Daycare center
Patterson Preschool Center (1263 S. Dudley Street)
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4Daycare center
Advantage Learning Center
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 5
Daycare center
Renaissance Childrens Center
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 5
Level 4
Daycare center
Addenbrooke Classical Academy Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Daycare center
Augustine Classical Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 1
Daycare center
Denver Christian Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 1
Level 4
Preschool
Jefferson County Open School Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Daycare center
Kendrick Lakes Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Daycare center
Slater Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Before and after school
Stober School Age Enrichment
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Level 4
Preschool
Westgate Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
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Licensed home daycares in Lakewood
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (Colorado withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Colorado Shines | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriana Ledezma Acosta Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 1797999 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Barbara Stover 3 under 18 Months Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1511252 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Carmen Tuesta Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 1740854 | 6 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Cheryl Chinn Experienced Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 52721 | 9 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Cristina Gaeta Large Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1648565 | 12 | Not listed | Level 3 | No |
| Diane Carlson Experienced Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 79151 | 9 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Diane Gonda 3 under 18 Months Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 98453 | 6 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Diane Shelley 3 under 18 Months Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 58540 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Jennifer Gardner Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 1532591 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Katherine Hutchins Large Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 1764236 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Kelly Hobbs Experienced Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 90817 | 9 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Kendyll Hulyk Large Family Child Care Home | 80235 | 1786132 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Kerry Schaff Experienced Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 41180 | 9 | Not listed | Level 4 | No |
| Kimberly Roby Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 34316 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Kristi Stieduhar Large Family Child Care Home | 80227 | 1601220 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Laura Garcia Quinones Large Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 1540635 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Miriam Pacas Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1552806 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Monique Palacios Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1788150 | 6 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Nadia Ojeda-Ayala Large Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 1708263 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Rosemarie Applegate Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 4563 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Sara Larson Family Child Care Home | 80215 | 1735179 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Shelli Wood Infant/Toddler Home | 80232 | 43903 | 4 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Sydnee Cook Large Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1782201 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Tanya Hauck Large Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 27804 | 12 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
| Tara Starr Large Family Child Care Home | 80232 | 1748613 | 12 | Not listed | Level 4 | No |
| Todd Blanchard Experienced Family Child Care Home | 80226 | 1632891 | 9 | Not listed | Level 4 | No |
| Vanessa Clark Large Family Child Care Home | 80228 | 1701257 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
Before and after school programs in Lakewood
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Colorado Shines | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Paha School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 87619 | 50 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Lakewood School-Age Child Care Center | 80226 | 1724040 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Lakewood B & a Belmar School-Age Child Care Center | 80226 | 1531060 | 70 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Lakewood B a Program Lasley School-Age Child Care Center | 80232 | 103193 | 81 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Lakewood Foothills Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 96950 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Day Camps- Girl Scouts of Colorado PPP School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 1765643 | 50 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Dennison School Age Enrichment School-Age Child Care Center | 80226 | 1772089 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Foothills Park and Rec Dist / Devinny Elem School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 1540441 | 110 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Green Gables School Age Enrichment School-Age Child Care Center | 80227 | 1717822 | 80 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Hutchinson Before and After School School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 7292 | 45 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Kids SmART @ Belmar School-Age Child Care Center | 80226 | 1796241 | 30 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Kids Smart @ Eiber School-Age Child Care Center | 80215 | 1625292 | 20 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Kids Smart @ Stein School-Age Child Care Center | 80226 | 1708564 | 30 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Red Rocks COMM COL SACC @ Bear Creek K-8 School-Age Child Care Center | 80227 | 1535158 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Red Rocks Comm College-Kendrick Lakes School-Age Child Care Center | 80232 | 1528479 | 75 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Rooney Ranch School Age Enrichment School-Age Child Care Center | 80228 | 1772092 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Westgate School Age Enrichment School-Age Child Care Center | 80227 | 97223 | 80 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Wild Crescent LLC School-Age Child Care Center | 80227 | 1769031 | 14 | school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Lakewood: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Lakewood?
Lakewood has 105 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 54 daycare centers, 4 licensed preschools, 27 home daycares and 20 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. 84 of 105 programs in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
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.
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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.