Some of the Best Daycares in Golden, CO
Of Golden's 39 daycares, 24 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 2.9 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 28 centers, 1 group child care home, and 4 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 Golden. 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 Golden
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Golden: 3.3 (Sample of 39).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Golden: 2.9 (Sample of 24).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Golden: 3.9 (Sample of 39).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Golden
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Golden?
- There are 39 licensed child care providers in Golden.
- What percentage of Golden daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Golden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Golden?
- 28 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Golden.
- How do Golden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Golden daycares average 2.9 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