Best Daycares in Denver, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 15 daycares and childcare centers in Denver based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Denver

  1. #1 — Iliff Preschool Kindergarten & School-Age Summer Camp Score: 23/100

    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 →

  2. #2 — Diana L. Kunz Early Childhood Education Center Score: 23/100

    Early Childhood Education Programs

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Englewood Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at Maddox Score: 21/100

    Englewood Schools, in Englewood, Colorado is building a new tradition of excellence by creating remarkable relationships with our students and families.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Porter Children's Center Score: 20/100

    Child Care Center in Boulder

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Saint Mark's Preschool Score: 19/100

    St. Mark's Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Paddington Station Preschool Score: 19/100

    Paddington Station Preschool - Play-Based Preschool in Denver

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Primrose School at Colorado Station Score: 17/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Denver, CO

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Three Bears Learning Center Score: 17/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Montessori Casa International Preschool Score: 16/100

    Montessori Casa International

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Statewide Angel Learning Center Score: 16/100

    Statewide Angel Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Learning Nest Score: 15/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — Fisher Early Learning Center - University of Denver Score: 15/100

    Fisher Early Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Temple Sinai Preschool Score: 14/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — BabyTopia Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4886829322. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Auraria Early Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/34857244. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Denver?
Iliff Preschool Kindergarten & School-Age Summer Camp 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 (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 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.