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	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Denver

5 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 DPS ECE Beach CT Elementary Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Metropolitan Arts Academy Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Midtown Montessori Academy Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Trailside Academy Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Valley View Innovation School Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 38

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 Rosana Campos Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 6

Preschools in Denver

3 licensed preschoolss 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.

Preschool Colorado Sports Leadership Academy Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 40 Preschool Federal Heights Elementary Preschool Denver, CO 80260 Capacity 32 Preschool Leading Edge at Trevista Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Denver

1 federally funded head start programs 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.

Head Start Program DPS - Beach Court Elementary Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 34

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 DPS Discovery Link at Beachcourt Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA of Metro Denver @ Trailside Academy Denver, CO 80221 Capacity 70

ZIP codes in Denver

ZIP 80221Care providers ZIP 80260Care 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 Adams 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: 5 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 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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