Licensed Childcare in Wheat Ridge, CO

28 licensed childcare providers with a combined capacity of 1,351 children. 28 with active licenses.

28

Licensed Providers

1,351

Licensed Capacity

0

Accepting Enrollment

15

Accept Subsidies

Wheat Ridge has 28 licensed childcare providers serving a combined capacity of 1,351 children. The breakdown includes 13 Centers, 6 Family Homes, 6 School-Age Programs, 3 Preschools. Browse below to compare providers, check inspection records, and request information.

28 providers found

Aida Vranic

Family HomeWheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
6 children capacity

Camp Galileo - Wheat Ridge

School-Age3900 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
60 children capacity

CASTLE KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Center2600 Wadsworth BLVD, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
30 children capacity

CHILD PRIORITY PRESCHOOL INC

Center12200 W 38th AVE, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
66 children capacity

City of Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

School-Age4355 Field Street, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
66 children capacity

COMPASS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Center10399 W 44th AVE, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
90 children capacity

Dana Baudien

Family HomeWheat Ridge
Licensed
9 children capacity

Ella, LLC

Center6320 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge
Licensed
29 children capacity

Explore & Discover: A Reggio Care Center

Center6310 W 29TH AVE, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
25 children capacity

Gina Cieri

Family HomeWheat Ridge
Licensed
12 children capacity

Highlands Montessori

Center6101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
80 children capacity

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEAD START

Center12725 W 42nd AVE, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

LIGHTWAY AT THE RIDGE

Center4340 Harlan ST, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
15 children capacity

Midtown Montessori Academy at Sloan's Lake

Center3480 Ames St, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
193 children capacity

Mindful Moments Aftercare LLC

School-Age9180 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
30 children capacity

MOUNTAIN PHOENIX COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Center4725 Miller ST, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
136 children capacity

Nadima Rassuli

Family HomeWheat Ridge
Licensed
6 children capacity

Peak PENNINGTON PRESCHOOL

Preschool4617 Independence Street, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
20 children capacity

PROSPECT VALLEY SCHOOL AGE ENRICHMENT

School-Age3400 Pierson ST, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
100 children capacity

Sonya Thomas

Family HomeWheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
10 children capacity

ST PETER AND PAUL

Center3920 Pierce ST, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
95 children capacity

Stevens Preschool

Preschool7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
60 children capacity

Tiny Hearts Academy

Center3790 Chase st, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
43 children capacity

Virginia Briano

Family HomeWheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
6 children capacity

WHEAT RIDGE LEARNING ACADEMY

Center7300 W 38th AVE, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
39 children capacity

WHEAT RIDGE RECREATION CENTER

Preschool4005 Kipling ST, Wheat Ridge
Licensed
15 children capacity

YMCA @ Mountain Phoenix

School-Age4725 Miller Street, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
30 children capacity

YMCA OF METRO DENVER @ PENNINGTON ELEMENTARY

School-Age4645 S Independence ST, Wheat Ridge
LicensedAccepts subsidies
60 children capacity

Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare in Wheat Ridge

How many licensed childcare providers are in Wheat Ridge?

There are 28 licensed childcare providers in Wheat Ridge, Colorado with a combined licensed capacity of 1,351 children. This includes 13 Centers, 6 Family Homes, 6 School-Age Programs, 3 Preschools.

What types of childcare are available in Wheat Ridge?

Wheat Ridge offers several types of licensed childcare: 13 Centers, 6 Family Homes, 6 School-Age Programs, 3 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 Wheat Ridge?

On KinderScouts, every provider listing in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?

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.