Some of the Best Daycares in Boulder, CO
Of Boulder's 95 daycares, 68 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Colorado averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 81 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Colorado's average of 28%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Boulder. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Colorado methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Boulder
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Boulder: 3.5 (Sample of 95).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Boulder: 3.3 (Sample of 55).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Boulder: 3.9 (Sample of 95).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Boulder
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Boulder?
- There are 95 licensed child care providers in Boulder.
- What percentage of Boulder daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Boulder daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Boulder?
- 81 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Boulder.
- How do Boulder daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Boulder daycares average 3.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Colorado statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Colorado?
- Colorado offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Colorado