Best Day Care Centers in Aurora, CO
At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Preschool, Early Preschool
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Primrose School of Saddle Rock is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on S Gun Club Road near Canyon Creek Elementary School. Programs...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Early Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
Center provides early learning and school-age care for children. Recreational games and outdoor activities promote physical activity for gross motor skill development. Arts and crafts and holiday...
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Non-denominational, non-profit, and ethnically diverse school open to all children. Curriculum supports learning through play and covers the essential interaction between teacher, student, and content...
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Family-owned child care center featuring a mother and daughter team offering services to preschool-age children. One preschool classroom facility supports learning through play experiences and follows...
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Establishment provides preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs for preschool-age children. Focus is placed on social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual growth in preparation for elementary school...
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Half-day preschool offered as an extension of Eastern Hills Community Church. Curriculum is faith-based and offers opportunities for hands-on activities and experiences, including holiday celebrations...
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Primrose School of Tallgrass is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on E Quincy Avenue near Mountain Vista Elementary School and Aspen...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Bright Minds Children Academy is a family-owned, Colorado Shines Level 4 center where children learn, grow, and feel at home. Our owner is on-site daily, fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere that...
Day Care Center Program
Our infant program is led by our most beloved teacher, known for her warm, nurturing care. Even older kids stop in to say bye to their first teacher and baby friends! We offer a calm, loving environment where infants grow, connect, and thrive from their very first day.
Toddler Care Program
Our toddler program blends active learning with nurturing care. Little ones explore through play, build independence, and develop social-emotional skills in a fun, loving space. Our teachers guide each milestone with patience, structure, and lots of joyful movement!
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Half-day preschool program offered through the City of Aurora. Center utilizes a play-based curriculum and offers hands-on learning activities that develop the whole child. An emphasis is placed on...
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Facility provides early learning program for preschool-age children. Hands-on exploration and discovery are encouraged to support various learning styles and growth paces. Daily activities include...
Speaks Spanish
Islamic school that provides infant and toddler care and preschool education with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Children are encouraged to learn by following their teachers' examples. Activities...
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Daycare center for children from infancy through school age. Center is furnished with children's furniture and equipment, including age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Provider offers a...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, Preschool
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The Goddard School of Aurora is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an indoor gym, a rock wall, and outdoor classrooms and playgrounds for active play and...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom, Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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Welcome to our school in Aurora, Colorado! Since opening in August 2023, our dedicated teachers and early childhood professionals have been committed to providing high-quality daycare and preschool...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
Also offers: Preschool
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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Aurora will be the 8th location in the Denver metro area. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs...
Infant
Our highly trained infant teachers partner with you to ensure your baby’s developmental needs are met every step along the way. Our nursery staff create predictable routines and nurturing classroom environments that foster social and emotional development in your baby.
Toddler
Our toddler classrooms are designed to encourage purposeful play where our teachers guide your child through age-appropriate learning experiences that prepare them with the knowledge they need to be confident as they grow.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool
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The Goddard School of Aurora - South is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, an outdoor classroom space, and a dedicated area for...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom
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We are thrilled to announce that in Spring 2022, HighPointe Academy is expanding into another location in the Saddle Rock area of Aurora Colorado. Opening in a beautiful, newly renovated facility...
Infant Program
Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where babies can grow at their own pace. With personalized care, we follow your baby’s routine and offer engaging activities like sensory play to support physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Parents stay connected with regular updates, ensuring peace of mind while their child explores and thrives in our care.
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.
Also offers: Young Preschool, Preschool
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As a Colorado Shines 5-Star child care center and preschool in Aurora, Colorado, we offer a nurturing and educational environment for children to play, learn, and grow. Join us at our center for a fun...
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Educational childcare giving kids the foundation they need to thrive in school and in life. Recent Winners of the "Academy of the year" award, Brand Champions and Regional educator of the year!...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Also offers: Early Preschool - Exploring My World, Preschool - I Can Do It
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Facility provides daycare and early education programs for young children. Schedule enables interactive experiences such as creative arts, dramatic play, science experiments and music. Math and...
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Facility provides preschool and junior Kindergarten programs for young learners. Curriculum combines teacher-led and child-centered activities to ensure proper stimulation for development. Children...
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Half-day preschool offered through the Cherry Creek School District on the campus of Fox Hollow Elementary School. Program focuses on development of the whole child, in part through hands-on and...
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Educational preschool offering early learning services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Program emphasizes early academics, physical fitness, and social-emotional growth to foster...
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State-funded preschool offered on the campus of Peoria Elementary by Aurora Public Schools. Curriculum works to develop literacy, math, and other academic skills to set up students for Kindergarten...
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Facility provides childcare and educational services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Developmentally-appropriate activities are delivered to ensure proper stimulation for...
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Facility provides daycare and early learning services for young children. Arts & crafts and coloring activities strengthen fine motor skills and stimulate creativity. Group activities support social...
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Facility provides childcare and early learning services for young children. Group activities stimulate relationship building and teamwork. Daily routine includes recreational games, sports and science...
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Our facility provides variety of services for children including newborn, infant, toddler, preschool and school-age programs. Curriculum includes language development, motor skills and art....
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Program that provides play based and structured development opportunities geared towards school readiness. Academics are introduced through a themed curriculum based on the Creative Curriculum....
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Center provides variety of services for children including daycare, preschool, preK and extended care programs. School-readiness curriculum delivers developmentally-appropriate activities in...
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After-school program offers childcare services to school-aged children. Program supports low-income and academically struggling young learners by providing rigorous literacy instruction and...
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The Early Beginnings program provides quality childcare for young parents in Aurora Public Schools. Program helps teen parents return to school by providing childcare to their children during the...
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Preschool program preparing young children for elementary school. Language immersion program teaches Spanish hand-in-hand with the academic curriculum. This approach sets the foundation to becoming...
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Center provides daycare and early learning services for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Daily activities include art, painting, building blocks and reading. Focus is on social, emotional...
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Facility provides early learning program for preschool-age children. Curriculum includes developmentally-appropriate activities in preparation for higher education environment. Hands-on exploration...
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Center offers childcare services to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Montessori-based curriculum teaches experiential learning, critical thinking, and creativity through personalized...
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Center offering easy-to-schedule, drop-in childcare for busy on-the-go parents. Preschool programs are offered for the little ones and childcare is available for infants up through school-age...
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Daycare center for young children. Regular schedule incorporates holiday celebrations, performances, and graduations. Center blends technology and curriculum through educational computer activities.
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Site offers childcare and early learning services for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Group time involves peer discussions, learning games and classroom visitors. Basic experiments are...
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Colorado Preschool Program offered through Aurora County Schools on the campus of Lyn Knoll Elementary. Family participation is fostered and encouraged and special needs students are welcome....
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Program that provides care, education, and support services geared towards school readiness. Children will have opportunities for social, physical, and cognitive development with an emphasis on...
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Before and after school center offers care to school-aged children. Program offers homework help, recreation, play, enrichment, and STEM activities. Daily activities include coding, robotics,...
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The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides...
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Center offers childcare to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and preschool-aged children. Children are encouraged to deepen understanding of the world around them through a creative and imaginative...
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Facility provides variety of services for children including toddler care, preschool, preK, school-age care and summer camp. High Scope curriculum is integrated into learning centers featuring...
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Center offers childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Age-appropriate toys, books, and napping equipment provided.
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