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Daycares in Thornton, CO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Claire's Day Care

We absolutely love Nadia and her family. I needed someone quick and Nadia responded very quickly. She is very caring, location is clean and...

- Christine F.

A Child's Heart

Mrs kayla is great with my kiddos she has watched my son for over a year now he is 2 and during the summer months as well as days out of...

- Cassondra S.

A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool

Our son loves going to "school." He speaks very highly of Di Anna and John. We trust them completely and know that our son is safe, having...

- Sydney L.

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Claire's Day Care

11620 Milwaukee St Thornton, CO

5.0(1)
Hi, my name is Nadia, I hold a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering and I have a son 12 ears old and a daughter 7 years old. I decided to open my own home daycare because I love being with kids and i have been helping out in the childcare at The MOPS, I used to babysit my niece, nephew and cousins since I was 13 years...

Christine F. says "We absolutely love Nadia and her family. I needed someone quick and Nadia responded very quickly. She is very caring, location is clean and inviting....

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A Child's Heart

2100 West 100th Ave Thornton, CO

3.0(2)
A Child's Heart Home Day Care: Affordable care and great learning environment. Qualified ECE teachers. Message us for more information.

Cassondra S. says "Mrs kayla is great with my kiddos she has watched my son for over a year now he is 2 and during the summer months as well as days out of school my 8...

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A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool

1440 Phoenix Ct. Thornton, CO

5.0(30)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 2 more
ONLY ACCEPTING - 18 MONTH'S & UP ($230) Quality Affordable State Licensed Child Care & Preschool with 22 years of experience working in Child Care. Proud, 10 Years in a row of No violations on our yearly unexpected state inspections. Two state licensed childcare providers with all licensing required certifications....

Sydney L. says "Our son loves going to "school." He speaks very highly of Di Anna and John. We trust them completely and know that our son is safe, having fun, and...

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7249 - La Petite Academy of Thornton

3900 E 124th Ave. THORNTON, CO

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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A NEW GENERATION CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL

525 RUSSELL BLVD THORNTON, CO

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starting at
$1600/mo
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
We offer childcare for toddlers, Pre-school, UPK and before and after school care. Our main focus is on the whole child and meeting there own individual needs, where they can grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
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Douros Daycare & Learning Center

13343 Clarkson St. Thornton, CO

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Welcome to Douros Daycare & Learning Center, a family daycare located in Thornton, CO. We are a mother and daughter team that specializes in childcare for infants and kids up to six-years old. Sandy has 28 years of experience caring for and teaching children in her own daycare, along with Nikki's support. Nikki has 6 years...
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Angles Child Care

5270 E. 127th Drive Thornton, CO

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Openings are available at Angles Child Care for 1 Infant under 1 year, 1 infant over 1 year and 3 children 2 years - 3 years old. 2020 price is $250 per week. Angles Child Care is an in home child care home dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well adjusted children. We have operated at this site since November...
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Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

3142 E. 96th Place Thornton, CO

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Are you looking for a personalized Head Start program in place with low teacher to child ratios? Same teachers always? You've found the right preschool! FUN and educational accredited curriculum. Curriculum rated 17 out of 17 scores!! COLORADO SHINES RATED and in partnership with Early Head Start and Universal P-K (UPK)! CCAP or...
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Little Sweeties Daycare

11513 Steele St. Thornton, CO

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Hi, my name is Ana Marie - I am located in Thornton off 115th/112th and Colorado. I have over 18 yrs. experience with many great current and past references and have an experienced license. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified with over 30 hours of continual training. We are a smoke free and pet free home that is clean. I have flex...
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Tree of Life Childcare

9280 Harrison St. Thornton, CO

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OUR MISSION Tree of Life encourages and inspires children to: Respect themselves and others Respect nature Become independent and self-motivated learners OUR VISION We know your child is a precious seed who will grow into a beautiful flourishing tree with the help of all. Tree of Life and you as parents, as a team, we...
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Ms. Penny's Playschool

10708 Albion Street Thornton, CO

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Penny's Playschool provides a safe, loving environment for your child to explore and learn while having fun in play! I offer a Preschool Curriculum with a small child to adult ratio, so the children can have more attention on learning! Social/emotional, educational and nutritional needs are important to me and are met daily. I...
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ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

11040 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON, CO

State license verified

starting at
$1125/mo
Preschool
Day Care
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Neice's Little Nest

10973 Dahlia Way Thornton, CO

State license verified

HI! My name is Jenise and I am licensed for a large in-home childcare in the state of Colorado. I have many years' experience caring for children within the foster care system, adults with special needs and running my own childcare for over 7 years. I have been caring for children for over 15 years. My program is based on...
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Staci's Home Away From Home

12250 Locust St Thornton, CO

Hello, I am a stay at home mother with many years of experience in childcare. I have one part time/and or full time opening. 2-5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 8 weeks and older. I would also take on a before and after school age child that attends the same elementary school as my children. (2 kids if one family has 2...
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Montessori In The Home

9068 Gale Blvd Unit 3 Thornton, CO

I am a trained AMS Montessori teacher and have been teaching for 4 years. I have worked with children from infants through 12 yo for over 15 years. I had a bouncing baby boy this year bad have decided to run child care out of my home so I can spend time with my son and still educate children, which is what I love doing. I'm...
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Spunky Sprouts Childcare

10970 Dahlia Way Thornton, CO

My Name is Julie Price, I am the owner of Spunky Sprouts Child Care, I am a very small Non Licensed in home child care. ( I am working on becoming licensed with the state of Colorado.) in the Thornton area. I am excited to announce the new opening of Spunky Sprouts Child Care. Here your kids will be in a fun loving...
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A Child's Touch

9141 Poze Blvd Thornton, CO

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
One of the most unique and progressive Christian childcare environments in the state! Our facilities are a fun, protective oasis for your kids. Situated on three beautiful acres, we have 14+ playgrounds with incredible nature areas and on-site children's museum. Our state-of-the-art security will keep your child safe. Your...
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Primrose School of Thornton

12899 Grant Drive Thornton, CO

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Leader in Early Education and Care Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future...
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A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare

13479 Clayton St. Thornton, CO

5.0(3)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare brings your child over 8 years of licensed preschool and childcare experience. We are committed to providing the highest quality preschool and childcare. Our low ratio will give your child the one on one attention necessary for quality learning. We offer a nationally accredited preschool...

Doris W says "I took over the Reunion location that Dorie started in 2005 as Miss Dorie's Munchkins. I operate my facility as Daycare with Doris and adapted her policies...

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La Petite Academy of Thornton

3900 E 124th Ave. Thornton, CO

5.0(1)
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Rachael B says "My grandchildren have been going here for almost a year. They are ages 9 and 5. The social skills they have learned and just the growth in general have...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Thornton, CO

Daycare centers near you in Thornton, CO offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Thornton, CO provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Thornton, CO for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Thornton, CO include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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