Before and after school
Peak Summer Camp & After School Program
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After School programs in Thornton, CO
21 licensed programs · 21 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
Before and after school
PlayologyCO
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Before and after school
Champions at Westgate
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West Ridge Elementary School
AgesPreschool to school age
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Before and after school programs in Thornton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Club at Thornton Comm Ctr School-Age Child Care Center | 80229 | 10845 | 75 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Cherry Drive Elementary School-Age Child Care Center + Preschool Program | 80233 | 68799, 1719342 | 148 | preschool and school age | Level 2 | No |
| Cub Care School-Age Child Care Center | 80602 | 1626745 | 150 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Discovery Magnet School-Age Child Care Center | 80602 | 1774266 | 90 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Eagleview Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80241 | 27428 | 130 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Global Village Academy / Northglenn School-Age Child Care Center | 80241 | 1609424 | 69 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Hunters Glen Elem Before and After School-Age Child Care Center + Preschool Program | 80241 | 71719, 1679615 | 152 | preschool and school age | Level 2 | No |
| Prairie Hills Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80602 | 1519499 | 150 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Right at School at Achieve Academy School-Age Child Care Center | 80229 | 1797704 | 43 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Right at School Meadow Community School School-Age Child Care Center | 80229 | 1797702 | 54 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Riverdale After School Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80233 | 66281 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Silver Creek Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80602 | 1543422 | 175 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Skyview Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80241 | 68369 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Stargate Charter School School-Age Child Care Center | 80023 | 1659490 | 200 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Stellar Elementary Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80241 | 1548615 | 120 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Tarver Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80241 | 66279 | 120 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Woodglen Base Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80233 | 78180 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Thornton: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Thornton?
Thornton has 107 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 31 daycare centers, 8 licensed preschools, 47 home daycares and 21 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. 89 of 107 programs in Thornton 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 Thornton?
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.