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Best Daycares in Lakewood, CO — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Lakewood's 116 daycares, 59 (51%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Colorado's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 81 centers, 12 group child care homes, and 18 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lakewood. 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.

116
Daycares
59
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lakewood

11(9%)
48(41%)
23(20%)
34(29%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 3.3 (Sample of 116).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 2.9 (Sample of 89).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 4.2 (Sample of 116).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lakewood

Above & Beyond Early Learning Academy
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City of Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City of Lakewood B & a Belmar
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City of Lakewood B a Program Lasley
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Daniel's Head Start
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dennison School Age Enrichment
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kids Smart @ Stein
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Red Rocks COMM COL SACC @ Bear Creek K-8
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Renaissance Children's Center
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Small Characters
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's World School
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Addenbrooke Classical Academy Preschool
Lakewood, CO
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lakewood?
There are 116 licensed child care providers in Lakewood.
What percentage of Lakewood daycares have high quality ratings?
51% of Lakewood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Colorado.
What types of childcare are available in Lakewood?
81 center-based, 30 home-based providers operate in Lakewood.
How do Lakewood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
Lakewood 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

All 116 Daycares in Lakewood