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

Lakewood, Colorado is served by 32 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Lakewood	Providers
Child Care Centers	20	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	7	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	5	View directory
Head Start Programs	9	View directory
School-Age Programs	10	View directory
Child Care Providers	2	View directory

Child Care Centers in Lakewood

20 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Advantage Learning Center Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Childrens Ctr At Red Rocks Comm College Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Jacob Academy Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Kids SmART @ Eiber3+ Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Kids Smart @ Slater3+ Lakewood, CO 80214 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Lakewood Learning Center Lakewood, CO 80214 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Little Harvard Academy Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 148 Child Care Center Little Monsters Academy Lakewood, CO 80214 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Lively Arts HomeSchool Program Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Primrose School of Bear Creek Lakewood, CO 80227 Capacity 156 Child Care Center Renaissance Children's Center Lakewood, CO 80214 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Rocky Mountain Child Care Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Small Characters Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Sunflower Hill Child Care Lakewood, CO 80227 Capacity 15 Child Care Center The Applewood School Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 55 Child Care Center The Big Red Barn Christian Academy Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 48 Child Care Center The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 37 Child Care Center The Summit Early Learning Academy Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 42 Child Care Center The Summit Early Learning Academy Lakewood, CO 80232 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Tiny Heart Academy Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 79

Family Child Care Homes in Lakewood

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lakewood. 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 Adriana Ledezma Acosta Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Carmen Tuesta Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Katherine Hutchins Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Monique Palacios-Happy Hearts Childcare LLC Lakewood, CO 80232 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Ms. Tara's Village - Tara Starr Lakewood, CO 80232 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sara Larson Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Vanessa Clark - Little Green Mountain Montessori Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 12

Preschools in Lakewood

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Deane Preschool Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 20 Preschool Green Gables Preschool Lakewood, CO 80227 Capacity 20 Preschool Green Mountain Village Preschool Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 39 Preschool Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 46 Preschool The Little Red Barn Nursery Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 18

Head Start Programs in Lakewood

9 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Programs in Lakewood

10 licensed school-age programss are listed in Lakewood. 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 City of Lakewood Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Dennison School Age Enrichment Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Green Gables School Age Enrichment Lakewood, CO 80227 Capacity 80 School-Age Program Jacob Academy Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Kids SmART @ Belmar Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Kids SmART @ Patterson Lakewood, CO 80232 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Kids Smart @ Slater Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 29 School-Age Program Kids Smart @ Stein Lakewood, CO 80226 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Rooney Ranch School Age Enrichment Lakewood, CO 80228 Capacity 100 School-Age Program Stober School Age Enrichment Lakewood, CO 80215 Capacity 80

Child Care Providers in Lakewood

2 licensed child care providerss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Provider Colorado Child Care Substitutes, LLC Lakewood, CO 80214 Child Care Provider The Wheelhouse Collaborative L.L.C Lakewood, CO 80215

ZIP codes in Lakewood

ZIP 80214Care providers ZIP 80215Care providers ZIP 80226Care providers ZIP 80227Care providers ZIP 80228Care providers ZIP 80232Care providers ZIP 80401Care providers

How to pick care in Lakewood

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Lakewood, CO, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lakewood, CO have?

Based on current licensing data, Lakewood is home to 32 state-licensed providers: 20 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

How do Lakewood facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Lakewood 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.

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