Best Daycares in Boulder, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 26 daycares and childcare centers in Boulder based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Boulder

  1. #1 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — The Giggling Tree Academy Daycare Center and Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Sunrise Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Mt. Hope Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Boulder Journey School Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Alaya Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Children's House Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Growing Minds Learning Academy Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Patience Montessori School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — New Horizons Co-Op Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Golden Aspen Bilingual Academy Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Child Learning Center (CLC) Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Dream Makers Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Off Broadway Preschool of Fine Arts Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Art school, Specialty school. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Boulder Valley Early Childhood Education Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — Mapleton Early Childhood Center Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — The Acorn School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Blue Leaf School Score: 12/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Meadowlark Pre-School Score: 11/100

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

  21. #21 — Snow Lion School Score: 11/100

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

  22. #22 — ScuttleBugs Boulder Score: 11/100

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

  23. #23 — The Cottage School Score: 11/100

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

  24. #24 — Cottage School Score: 11/100

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

  25. #25 — Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  26. #26 — Boulder Bilingual Childcare and Preschool Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Boulder?
Sunflower Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Boulder 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 Boulder?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Boulder?
Childcare costs in Boulder 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.