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Claire's Day Care
5.0
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. Her hours worked perfectly for our schedule and our little one loved playing with all the toys! Thank you Nadia for taking care of our little one like...
- Christine F.
A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool
5.0
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 learning.
- Sydney L.
A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare
5.0
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 and procedures for my own. She taught me how to run and operate an enriching environment for children that helps them grow as the wonderful...
- Doris W
La Petite Academy of Thornton
5.0
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 been incredible to watch. My shy grandson is now in Kindergarten and thriving because of the skills he was taught at this school for pre-school....
- Rachael B
Preschools in Thornton, CO
Claire's Day Care
11620 Milwaukee St, Thornton, CO
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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. Her hours worked perfectly for our schedule and our little one loved playing with all the toys! Thank you Nadia for...
Christine F.
A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool
1440 Phoenix Ct., Thornton, CO
5.0
(30)
ONLY ACCEPTING - 18 MONTH'S & UP
($230)
Quality Affordable State Licensed Child Care & Preschool with 22 years of experience working in Child Care. Proud, 10 Years in a row of No violations on our yearly unexpected state inspections. Two state licensed childcare providers with all licensing...
5.0
"We had both of our children go to Dianna and John, the wonderful owners of A Monkey Business. Our boys thrived under their care. They helped develop their social and academic skills that put them on a lifelong path to success. Both of our kids learned a lot and had...
Krissy L.
A Happy Hollow Preschool and Childcare
13479 Clayton St., Thornton, CO
5.0
(3)
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...
5.0
"When I was looking for day care for my 1 year old daughter, she was very reluctant to be parted from me. At the interview, my daughter was out of my arms and exporing the area within two minutes which told me she was very comfortable with Dorie. I have not...
Heather
La Petite Academy of Thornton
3900 E 124th Ave., Thornton, CO
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 been incredible to watch. My shy grandson is now in Kindergarten and thriving because of the skills he was...
Rachael B
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.
Douros Daycare & Learning Center
13343 Clarkson St., Thornton, CO
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...
Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.
3142 E. 96th Place, Thornton, CO
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...
Little Sweeties Daycare
11513 Steele St., Thornton, CO
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...
Ms. Penny's Playschool
10708 Albion Street, Thornton, CO
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...
ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD
11040 COLORADO BLVD, THORNTON, CO
Starting at $1125/mo
Neice's Little Nest
10973 Dahlia Way, Thornton, CO
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...
Staci's Home Away From Home
12250 Locust St, Thornton, CO
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....
Primrose School of Thornton
12899 Grant Drive, Thornton, CO
The Leader in Early Education and Care
Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build...
A Child's Touch
9141 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO
One of the most unique and progressive Christian childcare environments in the state!
Our facilities are a fun, protective oasis for your kids. Situated on three beautiful acres, we have 14+ playgrounds with incredible nature areas and on-site children's museum. Our state-of-the-art security will...
Ms. Tomi's Tots
5298 E 120th Place, Thornton, CO
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...
La Petite Academy of Thornton, CO
3900 E 124th Ave, Thornton, CO
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...
Sunshine Kids Academy
13588 Bellaire St, Thornton, CO
Sunshine Kids Academy is a home based preschool with both half day and full day programs. It is our mission to provide a high-quality preschool and childcare program at a competitive rate. Our half-day preschool program is from 8:30am-12:30pm and includes lunch. Our full day program is from...
Sunshine Kids Academy
136 Colorado BLVD, Thornton, CO
We offer a Friday Social Development Class from 9am - 11am. This class is geared for Toddlers that will be self guiding the class so they can learn how to interact and play with others. Toddler Social Development fosters and supports the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of each...
Eagleview BASE Program
4601 Summit Grove Pkwy, Thornton, CO
Located in Thornton, Colorado, the Eagleview BASE Program provides various activities designed to enhance every child's development. It has before and after school programs enriched with experiences that promote academic, physical, and social growth. It offers full-day services for kids.
Ms. Donna's Preschool
13778 Josephine Ct, Thornton, CO
1.0
(1)
Ms. Donna's Preschool is an educational childcare program provider located at 13778 Josephine Court, Thornton, Colorado. The preschool offers an in-home environment that is safe, loving, caring and attends to every need of each child in their care. Ms. Donna's Preschool is open from 8:00 AM to 2:15...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Thornton, CO
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Thornton, CO?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Thornton, CO. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Thornton, CO for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Thornton, CO?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Thornton, CO, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Thornton, CO.
How can I find a preschool near me in Thornton, CO?
When looking for a preschool near you in Thornton, CO on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Thornton, CO who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Thornton, CO preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Preschools in Thornton, CO are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.