Some of the Best Daycares in Centennial, CO
Of Centennial's 65 daycares, 31 (48%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 2.8 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 32 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 22 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Colorado's average of 28%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Centennial. 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 Centennial
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Centennial: 3.1 (Sample of 65).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Centennial: 2.8 (Sample of 50).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Centennial: 3.9 (Sample of 65).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Centennial
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Centennial?
- There are 65 licensed child care providers in Centennial.
- What percentage of Centennial daycares have high quality ratings?
- 48% of Centennial daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Centennial?
- 32 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Centennial.
- How do Centennial daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Centennial daycares average 2.8 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