Best Day Care Centers in Thornton, CO
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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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
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: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Since 2009, Willowbrae Academy has partnered with families to support children through every stage of their early years. Our programs use a blended approach to learning focused on the whole child,...
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Our Infant program is a warm, nurturing space where babies feel safe, loved, and supported. Through individualized care, sensory play, music, and gentle interaction. We encourage early development and build strong foundations for growth and connection.
Toddler Care Program
Our Toddler program is a nurturing, engaging environment where little learners build independence, confidence, and early social skills. Through hands-on play, routines, sensory activities, and caring guidance, we support language, motor skills, curiosity, and growth each day.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
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.
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Also offers: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Preppers
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Primrose School of Thornton is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located off I-25 near Hunters Glen Elementary School and Denver Premium...
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: Early Preschool, Preschool, Preschool Pathways
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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Thornton, CO, we believe every child’s educational journey should begin at a preschool that feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. Our warm and welcoming daycare...
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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Christian preschool, daycare, and kindergarten provided by Intercession Episcopal Church. Theme-based curriculum is used and includes topics such as seasons, community helpers, holidays, all about me,...
Speaks Spanish
Provider offering daycare services in a small home setting.
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The Goddard School of Thornton is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a playground, a music studio, and a catering kitchen for meals and snacks. We offer a...
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, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom
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State-funded preschool program provided to children as they prepare for elementary school. Hands-on activities are taught using various curriculums. Pre-literacy and pre-math skills are presented ...
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Before and after school program provided to school-aged children enrolled at Meadow Elementary School. Activities include arts, physical activity, and academic enrichment activities during out of...
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Before and after school program provided to school-aged children enrolled at Skyview School. Activities include arts, physical activity, and academic enrichment activities during out of school time....
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Before and after school program provided to school-aged children enrolled at Silver Creek Elementary School. Activities include arts, physical activity, and academic enrichment activities during out...
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New Horizon Academy is now open in Thornton, Colorado! Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years will be guided by skilled teachers using a comprehensive curriculum that includes social-emotional learning,...
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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Preschool program supporting play-based early education. Curriculum encourages kindergarten readiness through creative expression, social-emotional development exercises, self-help skills, as well as...
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Mobile tutoring service offered to prekindergarten through high schoolers in the Thornton community. Subjects covered include reading, writing, and math. Tutoring takes place in schools, libraries,...
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Montessori preschool program offering learning experiences and age-appropriate play for children as they prepare for elementary school. Curriculum centers practical life, sensorial, language, math,...
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Head Start preschool program providing early education for children of all abilities. Curriculum focuses on literacy, math skills, science, and social-emotional development. Activities may include...
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Montessori-based preschool and comprehensive childcare program supporting overall child development. Curriculum encourages child-directed learning through play and hands-on activity. Learning areas...
Speaks Spanish
Christian childcare center providing a learning environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Daily activities include sensory tables, singing, rest time, outside play,...
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Jump Start Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool, toddler care, and infant care programs located at 550 Thornton Pkwy in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to...
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Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Childcare program offers daily STEAM curriculum and activities based on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Curriculum is designed to teach little ones various skills in a multilingual...
Speaks Spanish
Krystal’s Corner is a child care center offering daycare programs located at 2884 E 101st Ave in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bundles of Babies Child Care Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 941 E 88th Ave in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Karter School of Thornton is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4155 E 128th Ave in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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City of Thornton (Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center) is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 11151 Colorado Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools BASE Program (Stellar) is a licensed school age program offering daycare programs located at 3901 E 124th Ave in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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A New Generation III is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 525 Russell Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little Bosses Childcare Center LLC is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1540 Eppinger Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Bundles Of Babies Ii is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 940 Oak Pl in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St John's Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 11040 Colorado Blvd in Grange Creek in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Thornton Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 991 Eppinger Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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City Of Thornton Trail Winds Rec Ctr is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 13495 Holly St in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Thornton Community Center Adventure Club is a licensed school age program offering daycare programs located at 2211 Eppinger Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Frassati Catholic Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Msu Denver Early Family Literacy @ Smedley is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 9450 N Pecos St in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Sweet Pea Center For Early Learning is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 320 E 128th Ave in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Lewis Palmer Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 13102 Monaco St in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Adams County School District 12 – North Mor Elementary is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 11717 Madison St in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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