Best Daycares in Glenwood Springs, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Glenwood Springs's 21 daycares, 9 (43%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Colorado's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Colorado averages of 3.0 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 14 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Glenwood Springs. 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 Glenwood Springs
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Glenwood Springs: 3.0 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Glenwood Springs: 3.0 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Glenwood Springs: 4.0 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Glenwood Springs?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Glenwood Springs.
- What percentage of Glenwood Springs daycares have high quality ratings?
- 43% of Glenwood Springs daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Glenwood Springs?
- 14 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Glenwood Springs.
- How do Glenwood Springs daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Glenwood Springs daycares average 3.0 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