Best Daycares in Aurora, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Aurora based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Aurora

  1. #1 — Village Green Center & Preschool Score: 100%

    Welcome to the official website of City of Aurora. Aurora is Colorado

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Atlas Children's Academy Score: 96%

    atlaschildrensacademy.com

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Positive Alternative Preschool Score: 91%

    Tangerine Early Learning, Inc.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Little Ones Learning Center Score: 87%

    QualiStar - Productos de Salud para Hombres y Mujeres

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Creative Infant Early Learining Academy Score: 86%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/350216054. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Sunrise Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Learning Stones Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Holy Love Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Meadowood Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Angels of God Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Laredo Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Behavioral Perspectives Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Bright Beginnings Preschool Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Prairie Children Preschool Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Saint Michael the Archangel Preschool Score: 77%

    Preschool information about St. Michael Catholic Parish the Archangel in Aurora, Colorado.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Mount Olive Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Jamaica Child Development Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Cadence Academy Preschool, Smoky Hill - Aurora Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Primrose School of Tallgrass Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Meadowood Preschool Score: 77%

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

  21. #21 — You be You Early Learning Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Aurora Public Schools Child Development Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Global Village International Preschool Score: 77%

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

  24. #24 — The Nest Schools Smoky Hill Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Parker Learning Center Infant-Toddler Discovery Center Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4168539253. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Parker Learning Center Preschool & Child Care Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/415936158. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — MKH Early Education Center Score: 71%

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

  28. #28 — Children's Playland Score: 69%

    Daycare and Preschool in Aurora CO

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bright Minds Children Academy Score: 69%

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

  30. #30 — The Goddard School Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Aurora?
Village Green Center & Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Aurora 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 Aurora?
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 Aurora?
Childcare costs in Aurora 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.