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

0

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

Preschool7800 E 133 AVE, Thornton
Licensed
40 children capacity

A CHILD'S TOUCH

Center9141 Poze BLVD, Thornton
Licensed
267 children capacity

A NEW GENERATION

Center4050 E 100th AVE G, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
119 children capacity

ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS RIVERDALE PRS

Preschool10724 Elm ST, Thornton
Licensed
48 children capacity

ADAMS COUNTY HEAD START - CREEKSIDE CENTER

Center9189 Gale BLVD, Thornton
Licensed
34 children capacity

Adriana Perez

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
12 children capacity

ADVENTURE CLUB AT THORNTON COMM CTR

School-Age2211 Eppinger Blvd, Thornton
Licensed
75 children capacity

Ana Maria Zepeda

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
9 children capacity

aseel hijazin

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Atika Safi

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Aziza Sulaimankhail

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Bernice Martinez

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

Bree Andreen

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

BUNDLES OF BABIES

Center941 E 88th AVE, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
13 children capacity

BUNDLES OF BABIES II

Center940 Oak PL, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
57 children capacity

Centennial Elementary Preschool

Preschool13200 Westlake Dr, Thornton
Licensed
50 children capacity

Charlotte Phelps

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

CHERRY DRIVE ELEMENTARY

School-Age11500 Cherry DR, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
100 children capacity

Cherry Drive Preschool

Preschool11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton
Licensed
48 children capacity

Cinthia Rundberget

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
6 children capacity

City of Thornton Trail Winds Rec Ctr

Center13495 Holly St, Thornton
Licensed
24 children capacity

Clara Warren

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
12 children capacity

CUB CARE

School-Age7800 East 133rd Avenue, Thornton
Licensed
150 children capacity

DANIELLE WILLIAMS

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Discovery Magnet

School-Age4949 E. 147th Ave., Thornton
Licensed
90 children capacity

EAGLEVIEW BASE PROGRAM

School-Age4601 Summit Grove PKWY, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
130 children capacity

Elisha Renault

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Explore PK-8

Center10310 York Street, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
36 children capacity

Farhanaz Mashkoor

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

FRASSATI CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Center3951 Cottonwood Lakes BLVD, Thornton
Licensed
103 children capacity

Galina Kocherga

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
12 children capacity

GLOBAL VILLAGE ACADEMY / NORTHGLENN

School-Age12415 Grant St, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
69 children capacity

Goddard School

Center4203 E 136th Avenue, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
132 children capacity

Hanane Lotf Allah

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Center12121 Pennsylvania, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
173 children capacity

HUNTERS GLEN ELEM BEFORE AND AFTER

School-Age13222 Corona ST, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
120 children capacity

HUNTERS GLEN PRESCHOOL

Preschool13222 Corona St, Thornton
Licensed
32 children capacity

Irle Moran

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
12 children capacity

Jenise Brown

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
12 children capacity

Jennifer St. Peter

Family HomeThornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
12 children capacity

Jersey Denney

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Jump Start Early Learning Academy

Center550 E Thornton Parkway Suite 100, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
163 children capacity

Karter School of Thornton

Center4155 E. 128th Ave, Thornton
Licensed
261 children capacity

Kathleen DiOrio

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
9 children capacity

Kathy ZENTNER

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

Kaylee Blevins

Family HomeThornton
Licensed
6 children capacity

KCE CHAMPIONS LLC @ WESTGATE

School-Age12500 Washington ST, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
50 children capacity

KID ZONE @ WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School-Age13102 Monaco ST, Thornton
Licensed
100 children capacity

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

Center4200 E 128th AVE, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
122 children capacity

LA PETITE ACADEMY

Center3900 E 124th AVE, Thornton
LicensedAccepts subsidies
109 children capacity

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.