Best Daycares in Fort Collins, CO - Updated June 2026
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.
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You want your child to be well cared for while you’re at work, but daycare isn’t going to cut it: you also need to make sure your child is developing into a happy and successful person. For a quality...
Infants
We celebrate the uniqueness of every baby. To do so, we partner with you to understand your baby’s needs. We provided daily logs of feedings, changings, and updates to keep you informed on all the things—big and little—that are taking place every day for your precious little one. Prices are subject to change.
Toddlers
Your toddler is meant to explore, take apart, put together, and question practically everything. Children in our Investigators classrooms learn through developmentally appropriate play in an environment where they can thrive. Prices are subject to change.
Also offers: Pre-K, Universal Pre-K, Preschool
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You want your child to be well cared for while you’re at work, but daycare isn’t going to cut it: you also need to make sure your child is developing into a happy and successful person. For a quality...
Infants
We celebrate the uniqueness of every baby. To do so, we partner with you to understand your baby’s needs. We provided daily logs of feedings, changings, and updates to keep you informed on all the things—big and little—that are taking place every day for your precious little one. Prices are subject to change.
Toddlers
Your toddler is meant to explore, take apart, put together, and question practically everything. Children in our Investigators classrooms learn through developmentally appropriate play in an environment where they can thrive. Prices are subject to change.
Also offers: Pre-K, Preschool, Universal Pre-K
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
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Primrose School of Fort Collins is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Bighorn Drive near English Ranch Park and Linton Elementary...
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, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and more
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Luckey Stars Early Learning Center is family owned and a warm, nurturing childcare program dedicated to helping each child shine bright. Our team provides a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment...
Tiny Twinkles (Infants)
Toddler Care Program
Toddlers 12 months-24 months
Also offers: Daycare Program
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Childcare program focused on building and sustaining long-term relationships with children to give children and families a sense of belonging within a small community. Program’ philosophy will provide...
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Summer camp providing care services to school-age children. Activities include water play, fishing, roller skating, hiking, arts and crafts, sports, bowling, and indoor/outdoor free play. Children...
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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30+ years home daycare. Play based learning. Unstructured Preschool. Outside play. A place your child can feel right at home.
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Nature camps that provide recreation and outdoors skills training with an emphasis on problem solving skills. Activities vary by camp theme and include paddling, cooking, mountain climbing, field...
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The Goddard School of Fort Collins is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, a STEAM computer lab, and opportunities for summer camp...
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
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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Respite Care is a nonprofit center that provides short-term care for children with developmental disabilities.
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Center provides early learning services for preschool-age children. Learning centers support exploration and discovery during free play. Daily agenda includes story telling, music, art, worship and...
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Extended-day program providing care services to preschool and school-age children. Each day has different activities and classes. Enrichment activities include art classes, karate, writers workshop,...
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Program providing care and educational services to infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes sensory, language, social, emotional, and physical development. Activities...
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In-home daycare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-Kindergartners. Daycare provides a social and educational environment. Daily routine includes play, reading, and singing.
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Home-based childcare center providing care services to infant, toddler, and preschool-age children. Activities include arts and crafts, group circle time, nap time, and indoor/outdoor free play....
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Once Upon a Childcare provides nurturing childcare and preschool programs designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our program offers a safe, loving environment...
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The Learning Experience Fort Collins is located beside Walmart off East Boardwalk Dr. From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Twaddlers
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Home-based site provides daycare and early learning services for children. Physical activity is supported for gross motor skill development. Nearby activity outlets include swimming pool, basketball...
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Home-based daycare providing care services to infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. Curriculum includes reading, writing, colors, shapes, Spanish, music, science, numbers, patterns, and...
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Provider offering childcare services to young children in a home setting. Preschool curriculum is provided to the learners who are ready, and enrichment activities are available for the younger group....
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Home-based site offers daycare and early learning services for young children. Physical activity is supported for gross motor skill development. Fenced yard features age-appropriate playhouses,...
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Home based program that provides care and education with an emphasis on STEAM learning. Activities include sensory play, dramatic play, crafts, reading, manipulatives, games, and holiday celebrations....
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Home-based daycare program offering linguistic-based preschool curriculum. Children are exposed to multiple languages, math, culture art, and music. Small group environment enables individualized...
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Cornerstone is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Brown Farm in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Abigail Pafume is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Linden Park in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kathleen Lopez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Village East in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jennifer McCarthy is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Foxstone in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little Chickens Early Childhood Education is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in The Landings in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Rainbow Club Preschool is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Prospect/Shields in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little Mountain Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5137 S College Ave in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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PLUM is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 209 E Plum St in University Park in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Camp FunQuest Northside Aztlan is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 112 Willow St in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Arts and Imagination Preschool East is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1101 E Elizabeth St in University Acres in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Small Wonders is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Meadows East in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Puddle Jumpers Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Auntie Jen's Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Huntington Hills in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tiffy's Kids is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Woodridge in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Small Pumpkins Llc is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Rossborough in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Becky's Home Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Brown Farm in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Robin's Happy Hand is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Woodridge in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Snuggle Bunnies is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Southmoor Village in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Home Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Sheldon Lake in Fort Collins, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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FAQs About Fort Collins Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Fort Collins?
- There are currently 85 daycare providers in Fort Collins. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Fort Collins?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Fort Collins is $2490. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.