Best Daycares in Thornton, CO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Thornton based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Thornton

  1. #1 — A Child's Touch Score: 86%

    A Child's Touch is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.achildstouch.com/.

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

  2. #2 — St John's Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    St John's Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Stjohnsearlylearningcenter.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Children's Learning Adventure Score: 86%

    Children's Learning Adventure is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenslearningadventure.com/day-care-thornton.

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

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Thornton Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Thornton is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/thornton.

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

  5. #5 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  6. #6 — Eastlake Montessori School Score: 69%

    Eastlake Montessori School is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.eastlakemontessori.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Sweet Pea Center For Early Learning Score: 69%

    Sweet Pea Center For Early Learning is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sweetpeacenter.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Crème de la Crème Score: 66%

    Crème de la Crème is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://cremedelacreme.com/locations/thornton-co/?utm_source=GMB_profile&utm_medium=organic.

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

  9. #9 — Good Shepard TLC Preschool Score: 57%

    Good Shepard TLC Preschool is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.shepherdchurch.org.

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

  10. #10 — A Monkey Business Child Care & Pre-School Score: 57%

    A Monkey Business Child Care & Pre-School is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.care.com/b/l/a-monkey-business-child-care-preschool/thornton-co.

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

  11. #11 — Bright Future Preschool Score: 37%

    Bright Future Preschool is a childcare center in Thornton, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    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 Thornton?
A Child's Touch is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Thornton 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 Thornton?
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 Thornton?
Childcare costs in Thornton 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.