Licensed Childcare in Denver, CO
472 licensed childcare providers with a combined capacity of 35,302 children. 472 with active licenses.
472
Licensed Providers
35,302
Licensed Capacity
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Accepting Enrollment
247
Accept Subsidies
Denver has 472 licensed childcare providers serving a combined capacity of 35,302 children. The breakdown includes 271 Centers, 116 School-Age Programs, 64 Family Homes, 21 Preschools. Browse below to compare providers, check inspection records, and request information.
472 providers found
10Four
Academy 360
Academy at City Park
ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER
ADVENTURE ELEMENTARY
Aisha Scott
Alef Academy - Main Campus
AlphaBEST at Monarch Montessori
AMAN STEAM ACADEMY
ANA VILLALOBOS
ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN
Andrea Barrios Chautla
Aneesah Carter
Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Early Learning Center
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL
ASHLEY ELEMENTARY
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC
AUGUSTANA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
AURARIA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Avid4 Adventure Central Park Day Camp
Avid4 Adventure Wash Park Day Camp
Avid4 Adventure-Celebration Comm Church
Babette Torres
Bambinos
BARBARA MCMAHON
Barney Ford Elementary School
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
Bloom Learning Academy
Bluff Lake Nature Center
BMH-BJ Preschool
Brea Jones
Brenda Redd
BRIGHT HORIZONS/MONTESSORI ON THE MALL
Bright Lights Early Learning Center
Camp Galileo - Park Hill/Central Park
CANNON LEARNING CENTER 1
Carrie Krjashew
Catholic Charities Early Childhood @ Mariposa
Catholic Charities ECC Program @ Quigg
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ECE AT CDC
CATHOLIC CHARITIES GARFIELD CHLD CARE
CCSD Challenge ECS
CEC EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Center for Jewish Life
Charlotte Bynes
CHILD CARE PARTNERS
CHILD CARE PARTNERS DBA UNIVERSITY CHILD CARE
Children's Garden Learning Academy
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare in Denver
How many licensed childcare providers are in Denver?
There are 472 licensed childcare providers in Denver, Colorado with a combined licensed capacity of 35,302 children. This includes 271 Centers, 116 School-Age Programs, 64 Family Homes, 21 Preschools.
What types of childcare are available in Denver?
Denver offers several types of licensed childcare: 271 Centers, 116 School-Age Programs, 64 Family Homes, 21 Preschools. Each type has different staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, and program structures. Centers typically serve more children, while family homes offer smaller, home-based settings.
How do I check daycare inspection reports in Denver?
On KinderScouts, every provider listing in Denver includes their full inspection history, violation details, and license status pulled directly from Colorado state records. Click on any provider above to view their inspection timeline.
How do I find childcare with openings in Denver?
Use the "Availability" filter above to show only providers currently accepting enrollment. Availability changes frequently — check back or contact providers directly.
What should I look for when choosing childcare?
Key factors include: license status and inspection history, staff-to-child ratios, location and hours of operation, cost and subsidy acceptance, curriculum approach (play-based, Montessori, etc.), and communication style. Visit each provider’s profile on KinderScouts to compare these factors side by side.