Best Daycares in 80241 - Updated June 2026
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, and more
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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: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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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, Pre-Kindergarten, and more
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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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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.
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, Preschoolers, Preppers
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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,...
Daycare Program
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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I have an in-home daycare, taking care of children from 6weeks and up. My daycare is home away home for the children, we do craft, learning activities and many more fun.
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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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My child care home offers a nurturing, play-based environment where our long learners can thrive. My child-centered approach is tailored to support the developmental milestones of infants and...
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Tomi Wright-Bedan is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located 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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KCE Champions at Westgate is a site-based childcare provider offering daycare programs located at 12500 Washington St in Thornton, CO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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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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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FAQs About Thornton Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Thornton?
- There are currently 88 daycare providers in Thornton. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Thornton?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Thornton is $986. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.