Licensed Childcare in Lakewood, CO

105 licensed childcare providers with a combined capacity of 5,307 children. 105 with active licenses.

105

Licensed Providers

5,307

Licensed Capacity

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Accepting Enrollment

59

Accept Subsidies

Lakewood has 105 licensed childcare providers serving a combined capacity of 5,307 children. The breakdown includes 48 Centers, 29 Family Homes, 23 School-Age Programs, 5 Preschools. Browse below to compare providers, check inspection records, and request information.

105 providers found

11th Avenue Head Start

Center6201 W 11th Ave, Lakewood
Licensed
29 children capacity

Above & Beyond Early Learning Academy

Center3224 South Wadsworth Blvd. Unit A,B,C,D, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
76 children capacity

ADDENBROOKE CLASSICAL ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

Center3940 S Teller ST, Lakewood
Licensed
60 children capacity

ADVANTAGE LEARNING CENTER

Center155 Van Gordon ST, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
92 children capacity

Augustine Classical Preschool

Center480 S Kipling ST, Lakewood
Licensed
69 children capacity

Barbara Stover

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

Bearly Tawl of Lakewood

Center1004 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
57 children capacity

Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool/Childcare

Center2100 N Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
Licensed
171 children capacity

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL CHILDWATCH

School-Age2100 N Wadsworth BLVD, Lakewood
Licensed
225 children capacity

CAMP PAHA

School-Age12250 W Kentucky Dr, Lakewood
Licensed
100 children capacity

Carmen Tuesta

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

Cheryl Chinn

Family HomeLakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
9 children capacity

CHILDRENS CTR AT RED ROCKS COMM COLLEGE

Center13300 W 6th AVE, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
68 children capacity

City of Lakewood

School-Age8425 W 1st Ave, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
100 children capacity

CITY OF LAKEWOOD B & A BELMAR

School-Age885 S Garrison ST, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
70 children capacity

CITY OF LAKEWOOD B A PROGRAM LASLEY

School-Age1393 S Kendall CT, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
81 children capacity

CITY OF LAKEWOOD FOOTHILLS ELEMENTARY

School-Age13165 W Ohio AVE, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
100 children capacity

Colorado Adventure Kids

School-Age680 S Harlan St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
30 children capacity

COLORADO KIDS ACADEMY

Center10240 W 26th AVE, Lakewood
Licensed
29 children capacity

Colorado Mountain Club

Center2200 South Coors Street, Lakewood
Licensed
30 children capacity

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

Center13371 W Alameda PKWY, Lakewood
Licensed
63 children capacity

Cristina Gaeta

Family HomeLakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

Daniel's Head Start

Center1301 Union St., Lakewood
Licensed
20 children capacity

Day Camps- Girl Scouts of Colorado PPP

School-Age15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood
Licensed
50 children capacity

Deane Preschool

Center580 S Harlan Street, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

Denise Aranda

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

Dennison School Age Enrichment

School-Age401 Independence St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
100 children capacity

DENVER CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Center3898 S Teller ST, Lakewood
Licensed
80 children capacity

Diane Carlson

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
9 children capacity

Diane Gonda

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

DIANE SHELLEY

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

Eiber Preschool

Center1385 Independence St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
40 children capacity

FLETCHER MILLER SCH FOR DISABLE CHILD

Preschool200 Kipling ST, Lakewood
Licensed
25 children capacity

FOOTHILLS PARK AND REC DIST / DEVINNY ELEM

School-Age1725 S Wright St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
110 children capacity

Foothills Preschool

Center13165 W Ohio Ave, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
60 children capacity

Green Gables Preschool

Center8701 W Woodard Drive, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

Green Gables School Age Enrichment

School-Age8701 W Woodward Drive, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
80 children capacity

Green Mountain Village Preschool

Preschool14099 W Jewell Ave., Lakewood
Licensed
39 children capacity

HUTCHINSON BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

School-Age12900 W Utah AVE, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
45 children capacity

Hutchinson Preschool

Center12900 W. Utah Ave, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
40 children capacity

JACOB ACADEMY

Center11025 W. Glennon Dr., Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
216 children capacity

JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SCHOOL PRESCHOOL

Preschool7655 W 10th AVE, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

Jennifer Gardner

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
6 children capacity

Katherine Hutchins

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
12 children capacity

Kelly Hobbs

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
9 children capacity

KENDRICK LAKES PRESCHOOL

Center1350 S Hoyt St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
40 children capacity

Kendyll Hulyk

Family HomeLakewood
Licensed
12 children capacity

Kerry Schaff

Family HomeLakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
9 children capacity

KIDS SMART @ EIBER

School-Age1385 Independance ST, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

Kids SmART @ Eiber3+

Center1385 Independence St, Lakewood
LicensedAccepts subsidies
15 children capacity

Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare in Lakewood

How many licensed childcare providers are in Lakewood?

There are 105 licensed childcare providers in Lakewood, Colorado with a combined licensed capacity of 5,307 children. This includes 48 Centers, 29 Family Homes, 23 School-Age Programs, 5 Preschools.

What types of childcare are available in Lakewood?

Lakewood offers several types of licensed childcare: 48 Centers, 29 Family Homes, 23 School-Age Programs, 5 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 Lakewood?

On KinderScouts, every provider listing in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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.