Licensed Childcare in Thornton, CO
107 licensed childcare providers with a combined capacity of 5,980 children. 107 with active licenses.
107
Licensed Providers
5,980
Licensed Capacity
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Accepting Enrollment
46
Accept Subsidies
Thornton has 107 licensed childcare providers serving a combined capacity of 5,980 children. The breakdown includes 48 Family Homes, 27 Centers, 21 School-Age Programs, 11 Preschools. Browse below to compare providers, check inspection records, and request information.
107 providers found
27J PRESCHOOL @ BRANTNER
A CHILD'S TOUCH
A NEW GENERATION
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS RIVERDALE PRS
ADAMS COUNTY HEAD START - CREEKSIDE CENTER
Adriana Perez
ADVENTURE CLUB AT THORNTON COMM CTR
Ana Maria Zepeda
aseel hijazin
Atika Safi
Aziza Sulaimankhail
Bernice Martinez
Bree Andreen
BUNDLES OF BABIES
BUNDLES OF BABIES II
Centennial Elementary Preschool
Charlotte Phelps
CHERRY DRIVE ELEMENTARY
Cherry Drive Preschool
Cinthia Rundberget
City of Thornton Trail Winds Rec Ctr
Clara Warren
CUB CARE
DANIELLE WILLIAMS
Discovery Magnet
EAGLEVIEW BASE PROGRAM
Elisha Renault
Explore PK-8
Farhanaz Mashkoor
FRASSATI CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Galina Kocherga
GLOBAL VILLAGE ACADEMY / NORTHGLENN
Goddard School
Hanane Lotf Allah
HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY
HUNTERS GLEN ELEM BEFORE AND AFTER
HUNTERS GLEN PRESCHOOL
Irle Moran
Jenise Brown
Jennifer St. Peter
Jersey Denney
Jump Start Early Learning Academy
Karter School of Thornton
Kathleen DiOrio
Kathy ZENTNER
Kaylee Blevins
KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ WESTGATE
KID ZONE @ WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC
LA PETITE ACADEMY
Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare in Thornton
How many licensed childcare providers are in Thornton?
There are 107 licensed childcare providers in Thornton, Colorado with a combined licensed capacity of 5,980 children. This includes 48 Family Homes, 27 Centers, 21 School-Age Programs, 11 Preschools.
What types of childcare are available in Thornton?
Thornton offers several types of licensed childcare: 48 Family Homes, 27 Centers, 21 School-Age Programs, 11 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 Thornton?
On KinderScouts, every provider listing in Thornton 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 Thornton?
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.