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Recent family daycare reviews in Thornton, CO

Little Sweeties Daycare

5.0

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 comfortable. She is flexible with our schedules, she loves what she does, and she provides a family environment for the children. My kids bring home projects...

- Jennifer S.

Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

5.0

Bernice and Alexi are simply spectacular with my kids. She teaches them a curriculum during the year and my kids come home every day with a craft or a worksheet. My son just turned three and can already spell his name out loud and can write the letter R (the first letter in his name), which I owe...

- Amanda G

A Child's Heart

5.0

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 year old my kids love her and mr Adam durn the summer they went to the park swimming and so much more and always does art and circle time it is very...

- Cassondra S.

Ms. Penny's Playschool

5.0

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 does. Truly. We love her method of teaching, organization and overall care that she provides. If you are looking for an in-home daycare where...

- Jayme H.

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.

Family daycares in Thornton, CO

Little Sweeties Daycare

Little Sweeties Daycare

11513 Steele St., Thornton, CO

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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 comfortable. She is flexible with our schedules, she loves what she does, and she provides a family environment for the...

Jennifer S.


Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

Nurtured Journey Preschool, Inc.

3142 E. 96th Place, Thornton, CO

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Bernice and Alexi are simply spectacular with my kids. She teaches them a curriculum during the year and my kids come home every day with a craft or a worksheet. My son just turned three and can already spell his name out loud and can write the letter R (the first...

Amanda G


A Child's Heart

A Child's Heart

2100 West 100th Ave, Thornton, CO

3.0

(2)

A Child's Heart Home Day Care: Affordable care and great learning environment. Qualified ECE teachers. Message us for more information.
5.0
"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 year old my kids love her and mr Adam durn the summer they went to the park swimming and so much more and always...

Cassondra S.


Ms. Penny's Playschool

Ms. Penny's Playschool

10708 Albion Street, Thornton, CO

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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 does. Truly. We love her method of teaching, organization and overall care that she provides. If you are...

Jayme H.


Claire's Day Care

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.


Douros Daycare & Learning Center

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...

Angles Child Care

Angles Child Care

5270 E. 127th Drive, Thornton, CO

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...

Neice's Little Nest

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

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....

Montessori In The Home

Montessori In The Home

9068 Gale Blvd Unit 3, Thornton, CO

I am a trained AMS Montessori teacher and have been teaching for 4 years. I have worked with children from infants through 12 yo for over 15 years. I had a bouncing baby boy this year bad have decided to run child care out of my home so I can spend time with my son and still educate children, which...

Ms. Tomi's Tots

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...

I am a former teacher looking to care for your children starting on May 5th. I have taught 3rd and 5th grade as a licensed teacher, worked for a Learning Center as a tutor and taught 18 months -- 3 year olds in my church nursery. I have two boys, 16 months old and 4 years old. I love organization...

Beth's Child Care

13420 Williams Street, Thornton, CO

Welcome to Beth's Child Care, a home care dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well adjusted children. We have operated at this site since March 1996. Our Home includes Educational Activities, Language development, Art, and Kindergarten readiness all done in an atmosphere of fun and...

Judy's Daycare

3487 E 112th Pl, Thornton, CO

I am a licensed Daycare provider. I have openings for ages Infant to 5 Years old. I have done daycare for 17 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I get children ready to go into kindergarten with flashcards, workbooks, ABC Mouse, and other learning tools. I am on the food program and provide...

Kar 4 Me Learning Center

1818 E. 98th Ave, Thornton, CO

Certified teacher making a change! Hi, my name is Kari C. I have been in education for 20 years and have recently decided to follow my dream and start my own in home learning center. I service children from 6 weeks to 12 years. I offer a full curriculum including science and social studies, 2...

Deb's Daycare

9440 Hoffman Way B202, Thornton, CO

Deb's Daycare, I teach them their ABC's and their numbers, colors to write. We do arts and crafts. I feed them breakfast and lunch, 3 healthy snacks. I'm next to two nice parks and the fire department. I have great references and great rates.

Leila R

123654 Fairfax St., Thornton, CO

I am a licensed in home childcare provider for over seven years, I am dedicated to the development of happy, healthy, well-adjusted children. Our home includes: activities, art, language development and kindergarten readiness activities. We incorporate music, cooking, games for indoor and out and...

Kaitlin E

4315 E 131st Pl, Thornton, CO

I have been assisting in the care of children of all different ages since I was a little girl. Care giving and nannying is something that I enjoy with all of my heart and would love to apply into a career. I have had experience with babysitting children from infancy to the age of 12 years old. I was...

Lily Pad Daycare

2408 145th Court, Thornton, CO

I provide Thornton with a loving, caring, affordable and reliable home childcare. I look forward to meeting you and your family, and providing your child with outstanding care. For more information please visit our website. www.lilypadcare.com

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...

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Ratings for Thornton, CO family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Family Daycares in Thornton, CO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.