Who is the #1 daycare in Denver?

Porter Children's Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Denver 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 Denver?

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 Denver?

Childcare costs in Denver 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.

Best Daycares in Denver, CO — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Denver

#1 — Porter Children's Center Score: 100%

Child Care Center in Boulder

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#2 — Paddington Station Preschool Score: 99%

Paddington Station Preschool - Play-Based Preschool in Denver

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Diana L. Kunz Early Childhood Education Center Score: 96%

Early Childhood Education Programs

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Saint Mark's Preschool Score: 96%

St. Mark's Preschool

Programs: Preschool, Staff, OHANA Youth Ministry, Worship Worship Services Credits, Zoom, Visiting St. Marks, Giving and Generosity, Calendar of Events, St Mark's Park and Community Garden. View full profile →
#5 — Iliff Preschool Kindergarten & School-Age Summer Camp Score: 95%

Founded in 1963 by Harriet and Garwood Andresen, Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten & School-Aged Summer Camp, has been a cornerstone in southeast Denver’s

Programs: Preschool, Summer Camp. View full profile →
#6 — Fisher Early Learning Center - University of Denver Score: 91%

Fisher Early Learning Center

Programs: Director's Welcome, Resources, Fisher Early Learning Center | College of Education Skip to Content Explore Give to Fisher, Morgridge College of Education, Resources For, DU Websites, Search, University of Denver, Fisher Early Learning Center, Family Resources Enrolled Family Resources, Health and Safety Policy, Frequently Asked Questions, Curriculum Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Inclusion, Social Emotional Focus, Primary Care, Play Based, Apply to Fisher Our Philosophy, Tour Fisher, Enrollment Process, Tuition Rates, Calendar, Forms, Program Information Vision, Mission, and Philosophy, Director’s Welcome, Associate Director’s Welcome, Classrooms Teaching Teams, Administrative Team, Fisher Inclusion Team, Employment at Fisher. View full profile →
#7 — Statewide Angel Learning Center Score: 87%

Statewide Angel Learning Center

Programs: (303) 750 9013, Statewide Angel Learning Center, Services, Gallery, Reviews, Sunday: Closed, Monday: 6:30 AM 6:30 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 AM 6:30 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM 6:30 PM, Thursday: 6:30 AM 6:30 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM 6:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, 10890 E Dartmouth Ave #N, Denver, CO 80014. View full profile →
#8 — Montessori Casa International Preschool Score: 80%

Montessori Casa International

Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →
#9 — The Learning Nest Score: 77%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/3923112531. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Mountain View Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — Petit Loup Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School. View full profile →
#12 — Little Lambs Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Denver Preschool Program Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →
#14 — Primrose School at Lowry Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →
#15 — Pascual LeDoux Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →
#16 — Westwood Early Learning Center Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Temple Sinai Preschool Score: 73%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2800323701. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#18 — King Baptist Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Three Bears Learning Center Score: 69%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/572763717. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#20 — Gan Academy Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
#21 — Park Hill Parents' Day Out- PDO Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#22 — Primrose School of Denver North Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#23 — HEA Preschool Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — Prestige Acadamy Score: 63%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/999614801. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#25 — Where Dreams Begin Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — NinaBees Nature Explorers Early Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#27 — The Neighborhood Play School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Augustana Early Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Park Hill Adventure Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — Sewall Child Development Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Denver?: Porter Children's Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Denver 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 Denver?: 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 Denver?: Childcare costs in Denver 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.

Top Daycares in Denver

#1 — Porter Children's Center Score: 100%

#2 — Paddington Station Preschool Score: 99%

#3 — Diana L. Kunz Early Childhood Education Center Score: 96%

#4 — Saint Mark's Preschool Score: 96%

#5 — Iliff Preschool Kindergarten & School-Age Summer Camp Score: 95%

#6 — Fisher Early Learning Center - University of Denver Score: 91%

#7 — Statewide Angel Learning Center Score: 87%

#8 — Montessori Casa International Preschool Score: 80%

#9 — The Learning Nest Score: 77%

#10 — Mountain View Academy Score: 77%

#11 — Petit Loup Academy Score: 77%

#12 — Little Lambs Learning Academy Score: 77%

#13 — Denver Preschool Program Score: 77%

#14 — Primrose School at Lowry Score: 77%

#15 — Pascual LeDoux Academy Score: 77%

#16 — Westwood Early Learning Center Score: 76%

#17 — Temple Sinai Preschool Score: 73%

#18 — King Baptist Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

#19 — Three Bears Learning Center Score: 69%

#20 — Gan Academy Preschool Score: 69%

#21 — Park Hill Parents' Day Out- PDO Score: 69%

#22 — Primrose School of Denver North Score: 69%

#23 — HEA Preschool Score: 66%

#24 — Prestige Acadamy Score: 63%

#25 — Where Dreams Begin Learning Center Score: 63%

#26 — NinaBees Nature Explorers Early Learning Center Score: 60%

#27 — The Neighborhood Play School Score: 60%

#28 — Augustana Early Learning Center Score: 60%

#29 — Park Hill Adventure Score: 60%

#30 — Sewall Child Development Center Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions