Best Daycares in Wheatridge, CO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Wheatridge's 4 daycares, 3 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Colorado's statewide rate of 50%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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 and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Wheatridge. 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 Wheatridge
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wheatridge: 3.8 (Sample of 4).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wheatridge: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wheatridge: 4.0 (Sample of 4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Wheatridge?
- There are 4 licensed child care providers in Wheatridge.
- What percentage of Wheatridge daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Wheatridge daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 50% statewide in Colorado.
- What types of childcare are available in Wheatridge?
- 3 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Wheatridge.
- How do Wheatridge daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Colorado?
- Wheatridge daycares average 3.5 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