Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Denver	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Denver

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Denver. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Childrens Haven Child Care Center Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 182 Child Care Center Clever Kids Learning Center Denver, CO 80225 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Daddy Mom Daycare Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Dps Ece Traylor Fundamental Academy Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little Hands Learning Center LLC Denver, CO 80226 Capacity 40 Child Care Center My First Steps Academy Denver, CO 80226 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Westwood Academy Denver, CO 80226 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Denver

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Denver. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Julia Arenas Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 6

Preschools in Denver

1 licensed preschools is listed in Denver. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Zion Lutheran Preschool Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 15

School-Age Programs in Denver

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Denver. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Colorado Adventure Point Denver, CO 80215 Capacity 135 School-Age Program DPS Discovery Link @ Traylor Denver, CO 80227 Capacity 60

ZIP codes in Denver

ZIP 80215Care providers ZIP 80225Care providers ZIP 80226Care providers ZIP 80227Care providers

How to pick care in Denver

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Denver, CO, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Jefferson County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Denver, CO have?

Based on current licensing data, Denver is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Denver facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Denver to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Denver licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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