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

Thornton, Colorado is served by 31 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ThorntonProviders
Child Care Centers14View directory
Family Child Care Homes16View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs6View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Thornton

14 licensed child care centerss are listed in Thornton. 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 A Child's Touch Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 18 Child Care Center A New Generation Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Bundles Of Babies Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 13 Child Care Center Bundles Of Babies II Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 57 Child Care Center City of Thornton Trail Winds Rec Ctr Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Frassati Catholic Academy Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 103 Child Care Center Goddard School Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 132 Child Care Center Jump Start Early Learning Academy Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 163 Child Care Center Karter School of Thornton Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 261 Child Care Center Little Bosses Childcare Center LLC Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Mom's House Learning Center Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 88 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy Thornton, CO 80601 Capacity 182 Child Care Center Right On Mobile Education Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 16 Child Care Center The Learning Experience Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 177

Family Child Care Homes in Thornton

16 licensed family child care homess are listed in Thornton. 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 Perez Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home aseel hijazin Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Christina James Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Danielle Williams Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Irle Moran Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kaylee Blevins Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Laila Sulei Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Maria Ochoa Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Maria Rojas Thornton, CO 80260 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Maria Sharoon Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Monica Martinez Jaik Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nadia Sawaqed Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Nydia Villa Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Phumla Hall Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rachel Nielsen Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Tiny Steps Daycare Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 6

Preschools in Thornton

1 licensed preschools is listed in Thornton. 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 Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 134

Head Start Programs in Thornton

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Thornton. 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 Creekside Head Start Thornton, CO 80260 Capacity 32
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School-Age Programs in Thornton

6 licensed school-age programss are listed in Thornton. 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 Discovery Magnet Thornton, CO 80602 Capacity 90 School-Age Program Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center Thornton, CO 80233 Capacity 75 School-Age Program Peak Summer Camp and After School Program Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 150 School-Age Program Playology Thornton, CO 80241 Capacity 46 School-Age Program Right at School at Achieve Academy Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 43 School-Age Program Right at School Meadow Community School Thornton, CO 80229 Capacity 54

ZIP codes in Thornton

ZIP 80229Care providersZIP 80233Care providersZIP 80241Care providersZIP 80260Care providersZIP 80601Care providersZIP 80602Care providers

How to pick care in Thornton

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO have?
Based on current licensing data, Thornton is home to 31 state-licensed providers: 14 child care centers, 16 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Thornton facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Thornton to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Thornton 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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