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ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

11040 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

2 mi

Preschool

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desiree M. says "It's great! My kids have been going to St. John's for about 4 months. They really like it. "

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Aseel Daycare

11653 Josephine Street THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

2 mi

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Montessori

In-Home daycare

At our home daycare, we create a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children feel at home while parents feel confident in their choice. We focus on building strong foundations through age-appropriate learning, creativity, and play. With small group sizes, each child receives personal attention, guidance, and care tailored to their needs. Healthy meals, engaging activities, and a structured routine help little ones grow emotionally, socially, and academically. We partner with families to support every stage of development, ensuring your child thrives. Choosing our daycare means choosing peace of mind, quality care, and a second home for your child.

Diala M. says "They are great! It feels great with the kids and then my daughter's always happy. She loves going there and she even gives me a hard time to come back with...

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A NEW GENERATION CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL

525 RUSSELL BLVD THORNTON, CO

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

International

Preschool

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We offer childcare for toddlers, Pre-school, UPK and before and after school care. Our main focus is on the whole child and meeting there own individual needs, where they can grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.

Samantha A. says "The teachers are phenomenal in the way they interact with the children. The director is really great at letting the parents know when something is due...

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Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

3142 E. 96th Place Thornton, CO

3.0(4)

5 mi

Are you looking for a personalized Head Start program in place with low teacher to child ratios? Same teachers always? You've found the right preschool! FUN and educational accredited curriculum. Curriculum rated 17 out of 17 scores!! COLORADO SHINES RATED and in partnership with Early Head Start and Universal P-K (UPK)! CCAP or private pay openings at this time. Reasonable Rates! KINDERGARTEN READINESS!! Full-time openings for 15 months to 4yrs old! 6am to 5pm. We are currently taking appointments for interviews. All adults in our home are COVID vaccinated and boosted.

Care Member says "My daughter has been attending this daycare for about a year and a half, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, mrs. B...

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Little Sweeties Daycare

11513 Steele St. Thornton, CO

5.0(3)

2 mi

Hi, my name is Ana Marie - I am located in Thornton off 115th/112th and Colorado. I have over 18 yrs. experience with many great current and past references and have an experienced license. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified with over 30 hours of continual training. We are a smoke free and pet free home that is clean. I have flex hours and reasonably priced. We have preschool learning activities and crafts. I am on the food program and offer healthy breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner for those who are here after hours.

Jennifer S. says "We have been taking our kids to Ana for five years. During our search, Ana's house was the first place that my son, husband, and I all felt...

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A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool

1440 Phoenix Ct. Thornton, CO

5.0(30)

5 mi

Academic

Cooperative

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

Kindergarten

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ACCEPTING - 12 MONTH'S & UP Drop-In's $50 a day, Part Time $50 a day, Weekly $220 a week $44 a day. Quality Affordable Child Care & Preschool with 25 years of experience working in Child Care. CBI National & State Background Fingerprint Checks, First Aid/CPR, Child Care Precautions, Medication certified. More than 30 hours of Early Childhood Education Classes each year for, toddler children, CDA (Child Development Associate Degree), Associates Degree in Business so you can expect professionalism in every way. All meals are included, healthy, nutritional through the States Child's Choice Food Program. Provide an excellent preschool program based off a curriculum which is a year ahead of the public schools learning. Numbers (counting), letters (alphabet), colors, shapes, number recognition, letter recognition, word recognition, picture recognition, flash cards, Phonics, site words, tie shoes, zip zipper, and lots lots more! Learning games, singing & dancing. Learning made fun. Learning starts with newborns & up, your child is never too young to start learning. There are large indoor and outdoor play areas, tons of toys inside and out, assigned toddler beds very nice cots (we provide all the bedding; pillow, sheet & blanket which are washed weekly). Very dependable & reliable. Smoke free. Very clean environment, all toys are cleaned with vinegar & water weekly and logged which means our center is hardly ever sick. We have great past and present references and great clientele with a very low turnover rate. If you are thinking this is too good to be true, it's not! We are confident in what we do and love what we do and are good at what we do! Rates are low to keep up with our competition. Openings: We do take full-time or part-time. Please call us for more information and a tour. Your call is very important to us, please feel free to call us anytime even after closing hours. Not taking CCAP at this time.

Sydney L. says "Our son loves going to "school." He speaks very highly of Di Anna and John. We trust them completely and know that our son is safe, having fun, and...

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Claire's Day Care

11620 Milwaukee St Thornton, CO

5.0(1)

2 mi

Hi, my name is Nadia, I hold a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering and I have a son 12 ears old and a daughter 7 years old. I decided to open my own home daycare because I love being with kids and i have been helping out in the childcare at The MOPS, I used to babysit my niece, nephew and cousins since I was 13 years old. I'm so flexible with the hours and rates. I offer healthy snacks. To create a Creative Child Care Home is to be dedicated to the development of a happy, healthy, well-adjusted children by offering lot of activities (inside and outside- if the weather permits- the house), going to parks, water games, story time, crafts and open for any suggestions that would help to enrich your child's life. The safety of your kids and having fun are my priorities . I can also pick up your kids from school and help them with their homework. please contact me.

Christine F. says "We absolutely love Nadia and her family. I needed someone quick and Nadia responded very quickly. She is very caring, location is clean and inviting....

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La Petite Academy of Thornton

3900 E 124th Ave. Thornton, CO

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.

Rachael B says "My grandchildren have been going here for almost a year. They are ages 9 and 5. The social skills they have learned and just the growth in general have...

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A Child's Heart

2100 West 100th Ave Thornton, CO

3.0(2)

5 mi

A Child's Heart Home Day Care: Affordable care and great learning environment. Qualified ECE teachers. Message us for more information.

Cassondra S. says "Mrs kayla is great with my kiddos she has watched my son for over a year now he is 2 and during the summer months as well as days out of school my 8...

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Ms. Penny's Playschool

10708 Albion Street Thornton, CO

5.0(3)

2 mi

Penny's Playschool provides a safe, loving environment for your child to explore and learn while having fun in play! I offer a Preschool Curriculum with a small child to adult ratio, so the children can have more attention on learning! Social/emotional, educational and nutritional needs are important to me and are met daily. I have a structured schedule to maintain consistency for all of the children. I am a reliable, nurturing Grandma with 12 years of head start experience and 25 years' total experience. I take a proactive approach toward early childhood development and education. I have been a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent for 9 years and I am First Aid and CPR certified. Colorado Shines Level 2. References are available upon request. I have a designated play room, parks nearby and we provide 2-3 well balanced meals and 2 snacks.

Jayme H. says "Penny is by far the BEST! My kids love her, as do my husband and I. Being in Penny's presence motivates us to be better parents. She is AMAZING at what she...

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7249 - La Petite Academy of Thornton

3900 E 124TH AVE THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

1 mi

Child care

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care. Now offering Universal Preschool (UPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare

13479 Clayton St. Thornton, CO

5.0(3)

< 1 mi

Preschool

In-Home daycare

Child care

A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare brings your child over 8 years of licensed preschool and childcare experience. We are committed to providing the highest quality preschool and childcare. Our low ratio will give your child the one on one attention necessary for quality learning. We offer a nationally accredited preschool program. Additional programs in Hooked on Phonics and Hooked on Math are offered for the child needing an additional challenge. We work with our elementary school teachers to ensure our kids are prepared for kindergarten. Our Preschool hours are 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a very reasonable rate - $180 per month for 2 days a week and can add days depending on children's individual needs. We take drop-in care upon availability. There is room for 2 more full-time children with care hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our full-time rate is $165 per wk. Please visit our website to check out our daily activities on our Preschool Blog. Healthy meals are provided and in accordance with the Colorado child and adult food program. Philosophy and Goals We believe each child is a unique individual and that children are happy and secure when they have plenty of opportunities to succeed each day. Success breeds self confidence, and self confident children approach learning as fun and actively search for information and solutions to problems. We believe in a developmental approach to learning: an approach where the child's individuality is treasured and his/her independence encouraged. We want to provide an environment that encourages each child to grow creatively, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. We want to make it easy for each child to: 1. Develop security and independence in a world outside the home 2. Make friends and learn how to handle social situations 3. Help each develop a good self image 4. Stimulate the natural curiosity in each child to question, explore, and experiment 5. Help each child develop his/her cognitive skills 6. Provide each child with many experiences of being loved, understood, accepted, and successful: to find out that he/she is a person valued for their unique being----a child of God. Curriculum Educators and psychologists agree that between the years of birth and five, children develop, learn , and grow more than they ever will again during any other time in their lives. To make the most of these years, your child's preschool experience has been carefully planned.

Doris W says "I took over the Reunion location that Dorie started in 2005 as Miss Dorie's Munchkins. I operate my facility as Daycare with Doris and adapted her policies...

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Douros Daycare & Learning Center

13343 Clarkson St. Thornton, CO

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Welcome to Douros Daycare & Learning Center, a family daycare located in Thornton, CO. We are a mother and daughter team that specializes in childcare for infants and kids up to six-years old. Sandy has 28 years of experience caring for and teaching children in her own daycare, along with Nikki's support. Nikki has 6 years of experience in environmental early-childhood education and a bachelor's degree from CU-Boulder. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child while encouraging social, emotional, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm, loving home. We have large, dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in, including a fully-fenced, child-friendly backyard. The stimulating play areas provide each child with an exciting world full of opportunities to explore, grow and learn through play. Because we maintain a low teacher to child ratio, your child will receive the kind of close attention she or he deserves. Daily activities include arts & crafts, music, songs, story time, ABC's, puzzles, counting, circle time, free play, dramatic play, and outdoor play. Our family daycare is licensed by the State of Colorado. We are both CPR and First Aid certified. Well-balanced meals (breakfast and lunch) and snacks are provided. Options for early morning/after school care and overnight care. We understand that you are trusting us to care for your child, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We look forward to the opportunity to care for your child, while providing a positive influence in his or her life.

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Moms House Learning Center

2650 E 120th Ave Thornton, CO

2 mi

Mom's House Learning Center Address: 2650 E 120th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233 Phone: (720) 800-7259 Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ages: 2 months - 5 years Website: www.momshouselearningcenter.com About Us Mom's House Learning Center is a family-oriented Christian childcare center that provides a safe, loving, and educational environment for infants through preschoolers. We believe children learn best through play, creativity, and exploration in a nurturing space that feels like home. Programs Infants (2 months - 12 months) Toddlers (1 - 3 years) Preschool (3 - 4 years) Pre-K (4 - 5 years) Using the Mother Goose Time curriculum, children grow in early literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional skills. Why Families Choose Us Warm, Christian environment Bilingual (English & Spanish) Safe, clean, and secure classrooms Caring teachers and small class ratios 5-Star reviews from happy families Long hours for working parents

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Neice's Little Nest

10973 Dahlia Way Thornton, CO

2 mi

HI! My name is Jenise and I am licensed for a large in-home childcare in the state of Colorado. I have many years' experience caring for children within the foster care system, adults with special needs and running my own childcare for over 7 years. I have been caring for children for over 15 years. My program is based on the Montessori method although we also incorporate Waldorf and Reggio Emilia. The children move through the activities at their own pace, so they fully grasp the concepts and reach their individual education milestones and goals. Our topics of study change monthly, and I encourage the children to try new activities daily. We love the outdoors and spend a lot of our time exploring outside. We do tons of fieldtrips in the summer and like to spend time at the local parks as weather permits throughout the school year. I offer breakfast, lunch and two snacks daily. I also provide all diapering needs (minus diaper rash cream) for all children under the age of 2 years. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks!

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Ms. Tomi's Tots

5298 E 120th Place Thornton, CO

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AVAILABLE NOW!!! .. 1 full-time opening in my licensed daycare. I have Open Monday thru Friday .. My operating hours are from 6:00am to 5:00PM . . I am accepting a child from ages 8 weeks to school age. I have been doing licensed daycare for 13yrs and I love my career choice. I am at about Holly and 120th ave. Included (but not limited to) in my reasonable rates: Yummy and nutritious breakfast lunch and snacks Preschool lessons for kinder readiness (during regular school year) Fun and educational field trips Arts and crafts Story time and games Clean and loving home Lots of outdoor play Transportation to Rec. center for daycare swim lessons in summer months Parent references available For more info call C.720-763-1435 OR H. 720-213-4714

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La Petite Academy of Thornton, CO

3900 E 124th Ave Thornton, CO

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Angles Child Care

5270 E. 127th Drive Thornton, CO

< 1 mi

Openings are available at Angles Child Care for 1 Infant under 1 year, 1 infant over 1 year and 3 children 2 years - 3 years old. 2020 price is $250 per week. Angles Child Care is an in home child care home dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well adjusted children. We have operated at this site since November 2004. This child care home includes Infant & Toddler appropriate interaction and learning activities. For children over two years, Educational Activities, Language development, Art, and Kindergarten readiness are all done in an atmosphere of fun and play. We incorporate music, games for indoor and out, and much more to enrich your child's life. Those who care for your child should be an extension of your home and philosophy of child rearing. We ask that you communicate your desired childcare needs and philosophy during the interview so there will be no misunderstanding of the care you expect for your child or children. The formative years of your child s life are most critical. My goal is to provide a quality setting that is both enriching and enjoyable. It is very important for the success of the children that we cooperate and share ideas to support their development. I look forward to serving you and your child or children.

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Tree of Life Childcare

9280 Harrison St. Thornton, CO

5 mi

OUR MISSION Tree of Life encourages and inspires children to: Respect themselves and others Respect nature Become independent and self-motivated learners OUR VISION We know your child is a precious seed who will grow into a beautiful flourishing tree with the help of all. Tree of Life and you as parents, as a team, we will cover all aspects of development: intellectual, social, physical and emotional. OUR TEAM Our head provider and owner Monica Martinez-Jaik has more than 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children. She moved to Colorado from Mexico in 1998 and soon after was awarded by the Mexican Consulate in Denver the distinction of the Mexican-American Student of the Year in 2000. After this experience, she started to do volunteer work at the General Consulate of Mexico with the Latin community. Is at that time when she saw the opportunity to take care of the kids of diplomatic families arriving from Mexico who needed a loving, trustworthy and bilingual childcare provider. She realized she loved it and something she wanted to do in life. It became her passion and now that she opened her own child care center, one of her dreams is accomplished. She is a licensed childcare provider and is knowledgeable in the teaching of the Montessori Method. Although her first language is Spanish she is fluent in English and she loves to teach both languages to the little ones. Leticia Jaik is our cooking expert. She will take care of the nutrition of our children with healthy and delicious meals. Maria Cooper is our support staff. She is organized and focused. She manages the administrative department and keeps everything running smoothly. She is also a licensed childcare provider. The most important job of our team is the security and care of your child.

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Staci's Home Away From Home

12250 Locust St Thornton, CO

3 mi

Hello, I am a stay at home mother with many years of experience in childcare. I have one part time/and or full time opening. 2-5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 8 weeks and older. I would also take on a before and after school age child that attends the same elementary school as my children. (2 kids if one family has 2 children needing care). I am looking for Kindergarten through 5th grade. I will do 5 days a week for before and after school. I would drop the children off to school in the mornings and pick up in the afternoons. Given that kids have homework, we would sit down and get that done right away daily. I am certified in CPR and First aid, etc. My husband and I have also done our fingerprints through the state of Colorado as part of the process. You are welcome to run a complete background check on us as well. I have many excellent references available upon request. My hours are 7 a.m. (negotiable) to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. I have a family of my own that I love spending time with and so I don't like to work much past 5-ish but that is also negotiable depending on the situation. I have a park that we walk to when weather permits. We do lots of fun things in the summer time around here. I have a back yard to play in, kids pool that the kids LOVE and other fun outdoor toys in the summer. For older kids we have scooters, bikes, and do those kind of things. We do arts and crafts activities when not in school. I have a 23 year old in college and an 21 year old and 3 grandsons, I also have a 12 year old son and a 10 year old daughter that really enjoy having kids around to play with. I believe in giving the children a comfortable "homey" feeling while in my care. LOTS of TLC. I personally believe that is the prefect recipe for a better place for the children while away from their home. I will provide healthy meals and/or snacks. Your child will love it here! When I had my 2nd son, I decided to be a stay at home mom and provide a loving home daycare for children whose parents have no choice but to work. What I give the children here in my home is exactly what I would want for my children if they had to be in a home daycare. I have a laid back environment here with fun, activities and daily learning. I am only looking for 2 children. I don't run a big daycare. If interested, please e-mail me about what you are looking for, and then possibly set up a time for you to come meet my family and I and take a look around. - Staci

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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Thornton, CO

Daycares in Thornton, CO are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

It's great! My kids have been going to St. John's for about 4 months. They really like it.

- desiree M.

Aseel Daycare

They are great! It feels great with the kids and then my daughter's always happy. She loves going there and she even gives me a hard time to...

- Diala M.

A NEW GENERATION CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL

The teachers are phenomenal in the way they interact with the children. The director is really great at letting the parents know when...

- Samantha A.

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What are the benefits of daycare near me in Thornton, CO?

Daycare centers near you in Thornton, CO offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

What services do daycare centers offer near me in Thornton, CO?

Daycares near you in Thornton, CO provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Thornton, CO?

Finding the right daycare center near you in Thornton, CO for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Thornton, CO?

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Thornton, CO include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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