Best Daycares in Durango, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Durango's 37 daycares, 17 (46%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 2.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 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 31 centers, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Colorado's average of 28%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Durango. 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 Durango
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Durango: 3.1 (Sample of 37).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Durango: 2.6 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Durango: 3.8 (Sample of 37).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Durango?
- There are 37 licensed child care providers in Durango.
- What percentage of Durango daycares have high quality ratings?
- 46% of Durango daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Durango?
- 31 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Durango.
- How do Durango daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Durango daycares average 2.6 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