Best Daycares in Littleton, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Littleton's 158 daycares, 92 (58%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 110 centers, 7 group child care homes, and 29 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Littleton. 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 Littleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Littleton: 3.4 (Sample of 158).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Littleton: 3.1 (Sample of 114).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Littleton: 3.9 (Sample of 158).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Littleton?
- There are 158 licensed child care providers in Littleton.
- What percentage of Littleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 58% of Littleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Littleton?
- 110 center-based, 36 home-based providers operate in Littleton.
- How do Littleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Littleton 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 158 Daycares in Littleton
- Field Elementary SACC Program
- Foothills Christian Preschool
- Foothills Outdoor Experiental Camp
- Foothills Park & Rec Ctr - Lilley Gulch
- Foothills Park & Recreation Dist - Ridge Rec
- Foothills Park & Recreation Dist - the Ridge
- Foothills Park + Recreation District
- Foothills Park and Recreation District
- Foothills Park Recreation
- Foothills Park Recreation District
- Foothils Park & Recreation District Teen Camp
- Front Range Christian Preschool
- Karen Greenwell
- Kathleen Page
- Kathryn Gance
- Ken Caryl Ranch Summer Day Camp
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Dakota Lodge
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District
- Kiddie Academy of Columbine
- Kids SMART @ BRADFORD
- Kimberly Morris
- KinderCare Edu LLC DBA Knowledge Beginnings
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- Kristi Palmer-Vigil
- Krysta Scott
- La Petite Academy
- La Petite Academy
- Leah Slife
- Leawood Preschool
- Leawood School Age Enrichment
- Lilley Gulch Recreation Center
- Lindsay Brightmire
- Little People's Landing
- Little People's Landing
- Little Raven SACC
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
- Littleton Montessori
- Littleton Preparatory Charter School Pre-K
- Lois Stablein
- Luna Kids Care
- Lyndsey Weeks
- Saint Marys Enrichment Extended Day
- Sandra Bankhead
- Sarah Embleton
- Shaffer Preschool
- Shaffer School Age Enrichment
- Small World Learning Center
- Sonia Wilmot
- South Fellowship Early Learning Ctr
- South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
- South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
- St Philip Early Learning Center
- St. James Preschool
- St. Mary Catholic Virtue Preschool
- Stacy Gunn
- Stacy Swenson
- Stepping Stones Learning Center of Littleton
- Stony Creek Preschool
- Sunflower Montessori School