Best Daycares in Montrose, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Montrose's 20 daycares, 10 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Colorado's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 3.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 8 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 6 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Colorado's average of 28%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Montrose. 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 Montrose
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Montrose: 3.5 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Montrose: 3.4 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Montrose: 4.4 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Montrose?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Montrose.
- What percentage of Montrose daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Montrose daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Montrose?
- 8 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Montrose.
- How do Montrose daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Montrose daycares average 3.4 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