Some of the Best Daycares in Highlands Ranch, CO
Of Highlands Ranch's 87 daycares, 44 (51%) 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 3.8 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 48 centers, 7 group child care homes, and 19 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Highlands Ranch. 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 Highlands Ranch
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Highlands Ranch: 3.2 (Sample of 87).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Highlands Ranch: 2.8 (Sample of 62).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Highlands Ranch: 3.8 (Sample of 87).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Highlands Ranch?
- There are 87 licensed child care providers in Highlands Ranch.
- What percentage of Highlands Ranch daycares have high quality ratings?
- 51% of Highlands Ranch daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Highlands Ranch?
- 48 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Highlands Ranch.
- How do Highlands Ranch daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Highlands Ranch 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