Daycare in Thornton, CO
114 licensed programs in Thornton (Adams County): 42 child care centers, 26 group child care homes, 24 family child care homes and 22 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 6,338 children.
Short answer
Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), as of October 2026. Every facility in CDEC's licensed child care report except resident (overnight) camps. Colorado doesn't publish phone numbers in this dataset. "Accepts subsidy" means the provider has a Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) fiscal agreement. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Adams County
$392/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,405 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $392 | $246 |
| Toddler | $331 | $222 |
| Preschool | $271 | $222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
42 child care centers in Thornton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 80023 · 1
- Willowbrae Academy - ThorntonInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 166 · Accepts subsidy
91 E. 136th Ave, 80023
License 1789754
ZIP 80229 · 13
- A Child's TouchSchool-age · licensed for 18
9191 Poze Blvd., 80229
License 1721336 - A Child's TouchInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 267
9141 Poze BLVD, 80229
License 71079 - A New GenerationToddler, School-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
525 Russell Blvd, 80229
License 1744802 - A New GenerationInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
4050 E 100th AVE G, 80229
License 83537 - Bundles of BabiesInfant · licensed for 13 · Accepts subsidy
941 E 88th AVE, 80229
License 100294 - Bundles of Babies IIToddler, School-age · licensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy
940 Oak PL, 80229
License 1504195 - Explore PK-8Preschool · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
10310 York Street, 80229
License 1639185 - Jump Start Early Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 163 · Accepts subsidy
550 E Thornton Parkway Suite 100, 80229
License 1732023 - Little Bosses Childcare Center LLCToddler, School-age · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
1540 Eppinger, 80229
License 1738410 - Meadow Community SchoolPreschool · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
9150 Monroe ST, 80229
License 1620024 - Right On Mobile EducationSchool-age · licensed for 16
388 E 88th Ave, 80229
License 1727623 - Thornton Community CenterSchool-age · licensed for 24
2211 Eppinger BLVD, 80229
License 1504273 - Thornton Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32
991 Eppinger BLVD, 80229
License 1657321
ZIP 80233 · 8
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools Riverdale PrsPreschool · licensed for 48
10724 Elm ST, 80233
License 1522040 - Cherry Drive PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 48
11500 Cherry Drive, 80233
License 1719342 - Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation CenterSchool-age · licensed for 48
11151 Colorado BLVD, 80233
License 1504272 - Mom's House AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 124 · Accepts subsidy
2636 East 120th Ave, 80233
License 1645910 - Mom's House Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
2650 E 120th Ave, 80233
License 1770091 - St. John's Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
11040 Colorado BLVD, 80233
License 1551524 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 177 · Accepts subsidy
11901 Holly Street, 80233
License 1724183 - Woodglen Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 48
11717 Madison St, 80233
License 1529542
ZIP 80241 · 12
- Centennial Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 50
13200 Westlake Dr, 80241
License 43052 - Frassati Catholic AcademySchool-age · licensed for 103
3951 Cottonwood Lakes BLVD, 80241
License 1705837 - Hope Montessori AcademyToddler, School-age · licensed for 173 · Accepts subsidy
12121 Pennsylvania, 80241
License 1594171 - Hope Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler · licensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
12290 Pennsylvania ST, 80241
License 1597550 - Hunters Glen PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32
13222 Corona St, 80241
License 1679615 - Karter School of ThorntonInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 261
4155 E. 128th Ave, 80241
License 1777538 - Kindercare Learning Centers LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 122 · Accepts subsidy
4200 E 128th AVE, 80241
License 25444 - LA Petite AcademyToddler, School-age · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy
3900 E 124th AVE, 80241
License 47011 - Lord of Life PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
12021 Northaven Circle, 80241
License 1612691 - Primrose School of ThorntonInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy
12899 Grant DR, 80241
License 1797796 - School District 12 Tarver Elem TykePreschool · licensed for 48
3500 Summit Grove PKWY, 80241
License 33228 - Sweet Pea Center for Early LearningSchool-age · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
320 E 128th AVE, 80241
License 1595463
ZIP 80260 · 2
- Adams County Head Start - Creekside CenterPreschool · licensed for 34
9189 Gale BLVD, 80260
License 1540002 - North Star Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32
8740 North Star DR, 80260
License 1553363
ZIP 80601 · 1
- New Horizon AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy
13802 Colorado Blvd, 80601
License 1790640
ZIP 80602 · 5
- 27j Preschool @ BrantnerPreschool · licensed for 40
7800 E 133 Ave, 80602
License 1691087 - City of Thornton Trail Winds Rec CtrSchool-age · licensed for 24
13495 Holly St, 80602
License 1737143 - Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy
4203 E 136th Avenue, 80602
License 1780248 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse & PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 134
7124 E 128th Avenue, 80602
License 1786829 - Sd27j Preschool @ Westridge ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 49
13102 Monaco ST, 80602
License 37459
26 group child care homes in Thornton
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Adriana Perezlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1786242 - Bernice Martinezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 63412 - Bree Andreenlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1606803 - Charlotte Phelpslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1526755 - Clara Warrenlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1524068 - Danielle Williamslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1784866 - Farhanaz Mashkoorlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1652823 - Galina Kochergalicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1670065 - Irle Moranlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1788145 - Jenise Brownlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1588202 - Jersey Denneylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1782126 - Lisa Lairdlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1587602 - Lori Traudtlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1520017 - Loudmela Kargarlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1640353 - Maria Ochoalicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1760901 - Maria Rojaslicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1769103 - Marie Kargarlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1538991 - Monica Martinez Jaiklicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1750260 - Natalia Nigmatullinalicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1693929 - Nydia Villalicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1777007 - Phumla Halllicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1743511 - Rachel Nielsenlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1726188 - Rebecca Taylorlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 100707 - Sandra Douroslicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1672378 - Sophie Throckmortonlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1760489 - Tomi Wrightlicensed for 12
Thornton
License 1548253
24 family child care homes in Thornton
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amber Schuldlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1795822 - Ana Maria Zepedalicensed for 9
Thornton
License 1553304 - aseel hijazinlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1783147 - Atika Safilicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1623363 - Christina Jameslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1733443 - Cinthia Rundbergetlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1555916 - Danielle Stankiewiczlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1797607 - Elisha Renaultlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1632322 - Genene Guedrylicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1793799 - Hanane Lotf Allahlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1638921 - Jennifer St. Peterlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1742022 - Kathleen DiOriolicensed for 9
Thornton
License 1553130 - Kaylee Blevinslicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1773364 - Laila Suleilicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1772467 - Linda Cooklicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1551876 - Luisa Guzmanlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 107634 - Maria Sharoonlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 1781517 - Martha Garcialicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1537453 - Nadia Sawaqedlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1741187 - Penny Tunniclifflicensed for 9
Thornton
License 1684510 - Stacy Lerouxlicensed for 9
Thornton
License 1544058 - Summer Griffinlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Thornton
License 105167 - Susan Robertsonlicensed for 9
Thornton
License 51388 - Vilma Andersenlicensed for 6
Thornton
License 1600230
22 school-age programs in Thornton
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Adventure Club at Thornton Comm CtrSchool-age · licensed for 75
2211 Eppinger Blvd, 80229
License 10845 - Cherry Drive ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
11500 Cherry DR, 80233
License 68799 - Cub CareSchool-age · licensed for 150
7800 East 133rd Avenue, 80602
License 1626745 - Discovery MagnetSchool-age · licensed for 90
4949 E. 147th Ave., 80602
License 1774266 - Eagleview Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy
4601 Summit Grove PKWY, 80241
License 27428 - Global Village Academy / NorthglennSchool-age · licensed for 69 · Accepts subsidy
12415 Grant St, 80241
License 1609424 - Hunters Glen Elem Before and AfterSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
13222 Corona ST, 80241
License 71719 - Kce Champions LLC @ WestgateSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
12500 Washington ST, 80241
License 1688648 - Kid Zone @ West Ridge Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 100
13102 Monaco ST, 80602
License 1548076 - Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation CenterSchool-age · licensed for 75
11151 Colorado BLVD, 80233
License 1787715 - Peak Summer Camp and After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
12421 Washington St, 80241
License 1783016 - PlayologySchool-age · licensed for 46
3960 128th Ave, 80241
License 1756276 - Prairie Hills Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
13801 Garfield PL, 80602
License 1519499 - Right at School at Achieve AcademySchool-age · licensed for 43 · Accepts subsidy
9100 Poze Blvd, 80229
License 1797704 - Right at School Meadow Community SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 54
9150 Monroe St, 80229
License 1797702 - Riverdale After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
10724 Elm DR, 80233
License 66281 - Silver Creek Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
15101 Filmore ST, 80602
License 1543422 - Skyview Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
5021 E 123rd AVE, 80241
License 68369 - Stargate Charter SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 200
14530 Washington ST, 80023
License 1659490 - Stellar Elementary Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
3901 E 124th AVE, 80241
License 1548615 - Tarver Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
3500 Summit Grove PKWY, 80241
License 66279 - Woodglen Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
11717 Madison, 80233
License 78180
How can I get help paying for daycare in Thornton?
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Colorado's list shows 52 of the 114 programs here accept it.
Help paying in Colorado
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood
$49,303a year or less for a family of three to start (185% of the federal poverty level), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 9.4% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Colorado
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Colorado Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Thornton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Thornton, CO?
In Adams County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $392 a week ($20,405 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $271 a week. A family child care home charged a median $246 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Thornton?
Colorado's list shows 114 licensed programs in Thornton as of October 2026: 42 child care centers, 26 group child care homes, 24 family child care homes and 22 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 6,338 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Thornton?
Yes, if you qualify. Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $49,303 a year to start. The state's list shows 52 of the Thornton programs accept the subsidy.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Colorado's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.