🏫🎒Top 20 DayCare Facilities

🐝   “Buzzing Into the Best Care!”

Finding the perfect daycare can feel like searching for a four-leaf clover in Garden of the Gods 🌿 — you know it’s out there, but it takes a little luck and a lot of research! That’s where The Buzzy B comes in to save the (play)day! 💛

We’ve rounded up some of the sweetest, most trusted, and parent-approved childcare centers from Colorado Springs to Castle Rock — and even up to Parker and down to Pueblo! Whether you’re looking for snuggly infant care, preschool prep, or an early learning program that sparks curiosity and kindness, this guide has you covered like a cozy nap-time blanket. 😴✨

🌟 Top 25 Daycare & Early Learning Centers Across El Paso, Teller & Douglas Counties 🌟

🐝 Colorado Springs & El Paso County

1️⃣ Early Connections Learning Centers (multiple campuses)
Ages: 6 weeks–5 yrs • Sliding-scale nonprofit care • Strong early-ed programs
📍 Colorado Springs • earlyconnections.org

2️⃣ The Learning Experience – Banning Lewis Ranch
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Modern facility • High parent ratings
📍 6585 Issaquah Dr., COS • thelearningexperience.com

3️⃣ The Learning Experience – InterQuest
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Newer location • Interactive curriculum
📍 Colorado Springs • thelearningexperience.com

4️⃣ Primrose School of Briargate
Ages: Infant–Kindergarten • Balanced Learning Program • Top ratings
📍 Colorado Springs • primroseschools.com

5️⃣ Primrose School of Springs Ranch
East-side location • Strong STEM and social-skills focus
📍 Colorado Springs • primroseschools.com

6️⃣ The Goddard School – Rockrimmon
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Play-based academics • Longtime favorite
📍 Colorado Springs • goddardschool.com

7️⃣ The Goddard School – Northgate/Monument Area
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Bright facility • STEM and social learning
📍 Colorado Springs • goddardschool.com

8️⃣ Little Sunshine’s Playhouse – Briargate
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Reggio Emilia curriculum • Elegant classrooms
📍 Colorado Springs • littlesunshine.com

9️⃣ Little Sunshine’s Playhouse – Cheyenne Mountain
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Hands-on learning • Top reviews (4.9★)
📍 1245 Tenderfoot Hill Rd., COS • littlesunshine.com

🔟 Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
Ages: Infant–School Age • Long-established Colorado chain
📍 6910 Wills Dr., COS • sunshinehouse.com

11️⃣ KinderCare – Dublin & Academy
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Reliable curriculum • Extended hours
📍 Colorado Springs • kindercare.com

12️⃣ La Petite Academy – Powers Corridor
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Playful learning • National accreditation
📍 Colorado Springs • lapetite.com

13️⃣ Fountain KinderCare
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Military-friendly • Near Fort Carson
📍 Fountain • kindercare.com

14️⃣ Colorado Children’s Academy (Downtown)
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Strong academic foundation • Downtown convenience
📍 610 E Willamette Ave., COS • coloradochildrensacademy.com

15️⃣ The Goddard School – Monument
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Community-based environment • Great I-25 access
📍 Monument • goddardschool.com

16️⃣ Primrose School of Monument
Ages: Infant–Kindergarten • Family-oriented program • Neighborhood feel
📍 Monument • primroseschools.com

🏔️ Teller County

17️⃣ Little People Learning Center
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Small-class ratios • Locally owned
📍 Woodland Park • facebook.com/littlepeoplelearningcenter

18️⃣ Woodland Park Early Childhood Center
Ages: 3–5 • District-run public preschool • Strong community tie
📍 Woodland Park • wpsdk12.org

🐻 Douglas County

19️⃣ The Goddard School – Castle Rock
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • STEM focus • Top ratings
📍 Castle Rock • goddardschool.com

20️⃣ Primrose School of Castle Rock
Ages: Infant–Kindergarten • Excellent community reputation
📍 Castle Rock • primroseschools.com

21️⃣ Little Sunshine’s Playhouse – Parker
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Elegant interior • Top teacher reviews
📍 Parker • littlesunshine.com

22️⃣ The Goddard School – Parker (Stonegate)
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • STEM and creative arts focus
📍 Parker • goddardschool.com

23️⃣ Primrose School of Parker
Ages: Infant–Kindergarten • Community connection • Balanced learning
📍 Parker • primroseschools.com

24️⃣ KinderCare – Highlands Ranch
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Multiple locations • Extended hours
📍 Highlands Ranch • kindercare.com

25️⃣ The Goddard School – Highlands Ranch
Ages: Infant–Pre-K • Award-winning staff • Modern facility
📍 Highlands Ranch • goddardschool.com

🧸 Quick Tips for Parents

• Tour early — waitlists can be long, especially for infants.
  
  

• Ask about curriculum, meals, and communication apps.
  
  

• Check teacher retention — happy staff = happy kids!
  
  

• Look for licensing, security, and parent-review transparency.

🌻 “Bee Happy, Bee Confident”

Parenting’s hard enough — finding childcare shouldn’t sting! 🐝💛 With this list, you can explore amazing programs where your little ones will learn, play, and thrive while you tackle your day with peace of mind (and maybe a hot coffee that stays hot ☕).

Bookmark this list, share it with your hive, and don’t forget — The Buzzy B is always here to help you Find Your Family Buzz! 💫

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