Best Daycares in Lakewood, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 40 daycares and childcare centers in Lakewood based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lakewood

  1. #1 — Jacob Academy Score: 86%

    Day Care in Lakewood, Colorado

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — こぐま幼稚園 Wapato Co-op Japanese Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Colorado Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — The Applewood School Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Brownstone Day School Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Lakewood Little Minds Preschool Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Advantage Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — The Goddard School of Lakewood Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Precious Angels Preschool Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Lakewood Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Haynes Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Little Buckeye Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Angels Academy Childcare Center LLC Score: 76%

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

  15. #15 — Little People Destined For Greatness Childcare LLC Score: 74%

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

  16. #16 — Educare Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 71%

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

  17. #17 — Alphabet Preschool & Daycare Score: 71%

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

  18. #18 — Green Mountain Busy Bees Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Watch Me Grow Daycare and Preschool Score: 69%

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

  20. #20 — Educare Preschool Score: 63%

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

  21. #21 — Purest Academy for Kids Score: 63%

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

  22. #22 — Mariposa Preschool Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — The Summit Academy Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Arc en Ciel Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community center. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Green Mountain Village Preschool Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — The Children's World School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Lakewood?
Jacob Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood?
Childcare costs in Lakewood 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.