Best Daycares in Grand Junction, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Grand Junction's 88 daycares, 47 (53%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Colorado's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 47 centers, 14 group child care homes, and 14 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Grand Junction. 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 Grand Junction
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Junction: 3.3 (Sample of 88).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Junction: 3.1 (Sample of 67).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Grand Junction: 4.0 (Sample of 88).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Grand Junction?
- There are 88 licensed child care providers in Grand Junction.
- What percentage of Grand Junction daycares have high quality ratings?
- 53% of Grand Junction daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Grand Junction?
- 47 center-based, 28 home-based providers operate in Grand Junction.
- How do Grand Junction daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Grand Junction daycares average 3.1 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
All 88 Daycares in Grand Junction
- Cactus Bloom Community School
- Candice Valerio
- Caprock Academy Childcare
- Cecilia Caballero
- Chatfield Extended Hours Program
- Chipeta Extended Hours Program
- Christina Hausner
- Christy Baker
- City of Grand Junction Child Care Facility
- City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 2
- City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 4
- City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 5
- City of Grand Junction Summer Camps 1