Best Daycares in La Junta, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of La Junta's 5 daycares, 2 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 3 centers, 1 group child care home, and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in La Junta. 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 La Junta
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in La Junta: 3.0 (Sample of 5).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in La Junta: 3.0 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in La Junta: 3.8 (Sample of 5).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in La Junta?
- There are 5 licensed child care providers in La Junta.
- What percentage of La Junta daycares have high quality ratings?
- 40% of La Junta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in La Junta?
- 3 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in La Junta.
- How do La Junta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- La Junta 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