Best Daycares in Arvada, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Arvada based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Arvada

  1. #1 — Peace Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Jefferson County Head Start Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Learn Play Move Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Sky's the Limit Preschool Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Steele School For Early Learning Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Arvada?
Peace Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Arvada based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Arvada?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Arvada?
Childcare costs in Arvada vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.