Best Daycares in Lakewood, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 36 daycares and childcare centers in Lakewood based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lakewood

  1. #1 — Jacob Academy Score: 24/100

    Day Care in Lakewood, Colorado

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Watch Me Grow Daycare and Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Lakewood Little Minds Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Educare Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Mariposa Preschool Score: 15/100

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

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

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

  7. #7 — Arc en Ciel Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Purest Academy for Kids Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Alphabet Preschool & Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — こぐま幼稚園 Wapato Co-op Japanese Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Advantage Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — The Summit Academy Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — La Petite Academy Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — Green Mountain Busy Bees Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — The Goddard School of Lakewood Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — Green Mountain Village Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — The Children's World School Score: 15/100

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

  22. #22 — Precious Angels Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  23. #23 — Colorado Kids Academy Score: 15/100

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

  24. #24 — The Applewood School Score: 15/100

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

  25. #25 — Small Characters Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  26. #26 — Lakewood Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  27. #27 — Haynes Nursery School Score: 15/100

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

  28. #28 — Brownstone Day School Score: 15/100

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

  29. #29 — Grace Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  30. #30 — Tutor Time Child Care & Learning Centers Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 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 (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 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.