The Most Scrumptious Child Care & Day Care in Colorado Springs

Merryhill Preschool

"Such a great place for your kids. They truly care and show interest in your children."

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool of Colorado Springs

"We have had at least one kid at LSP since 2020 and can't say enough positive things about it. From the facilities to leadership to the teachers...everything is top notch. The kids have a blast but the learning curriculum is also impressive. You won't regret sending your kiddo here."

Rocky Mountain Preschool

"I started taking my two kiddos here a year ago. They both love going to school. It's been amazing to see all the things they've learned. My favorite part as a parent is the communications I get throughout the day about the kids. I feel like this lets me be involved in their learning experience even when I'm at work."

The Goddard School of Castle Rock

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"We are absolutely impressed with Goddard so far! I feel great dropping him off in the morning knowing he'll have a fun filled and educational day! His teachers are wonderful and really made our transition easy. They were very patient and really understood the emotional needs of our son when he first started, giving him lots of love and attention. I love the pictures I get of him during the day and the activities they do are both creative and a great learning opportunity. I can tell already he is just blossoming in his program and look forward to the next couple of years!"

Briargate Family Center YMCA

★★★★☆ 3.5 (29)

"25 Jul 22 - I have been going to the deep pool at the YMCA now since I joined about two weeks ago. I first did a water aerobics class that Chris teaches but decided because her classes were a little too hard for me so I decided to swim laps to get in shape. I was a member several years ago when I first moved here but then when Lifetime opened I joined and it was great the first year because it had a great manager. Lifetime kept getting worse even though I complained about how dirty their ladies room was by the indoor pool and their prices kept going up every year. The YMCA is much cleaner now than it was years ago and everyone is a lot friendlier than they were at Lifetime. They have a great friendly Director also that goes around checking the facilities and knows most of the members. I love the deep pool which is also very clean!"

Mountain Shadows KinderCare

"This review is long overdue. Our daughter has been at MSK since she was 5 months young. From day one, all of the teachers and staff made us feel comfortable leaving our one and only little one with them. We are eternally grateful to Mariah, Amanda, Maureen, Juliana, Makayla, and Kim for teaching her an assortment of lessons--from colors, numbers, to music!--and we honestly could not have had a better experience. We are moving or else would have her stay for much longer. Wishing this daycare all the best for years to come!"

Fountain Valley YMCA

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (5)

"Let me start out by saying that the staff I have encountered here are amazingly friendly and helpful. This 2 star review has nothing to do with the staff. That being said, this location is pretty small and dated. No pool, hardly any equipment and the basketball court is a joke. Who ever heard of a carpeted basketball court. Seriously?? This location needs a serious overhaul!!"

The Goddard School of Colorado Springs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"Definitely one of the best day cares our daughter has been to this school is very personable, and my daughter was always excited to go to school this school is also extremely clean and doesn't smell like dirty diapers like others I have been to around the springs. The teachers here are very good and will provide you with a daily report on what they worked on, how your child did, etc. Overall I was extremely satisfied with this day care and would highly recommend to anyone."

Village Child Development Center

"I love this school. My son has been here for about two years now. I love the teachers, I love the staff, and I love that I have a place I feel comfortable leaving him when I am at work.They have separate playgrounds for each age group, and each playground is well maintained. Some places have one playground for all children. They have a soccer field and swimming pool as well. The teachers and director are easy to talk to if you need to, and will work with you when needed.Great place."

La Petite Academy on Rio Vista Dr

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (8)

"My daughter has been going to this daycare for about 4 months and she's so happy there. She loves going to school every day and doesn't even care when I leave which is how you know she's loving it! Her teachers are the sweetest and you can tell all the staff really cares about all of the kids there. They are super thorough and detailed and even have the kids eating healthy food all day. I'm so pleased with this school and will be sending my son here as soon as he turns one!Edited to Add that the security is awesome there too!"

Primrose School of Lone Tree

"Our son has never been happier at a school. This place is great. The staff is amazing."

Park Meadows KinderCare

"My son goes to Park Meadows KinderCare part-time and we've had a great experience here. The director Karena is very nice, as is the rest of the staff. They are all so friendly every time I drop off or pick up. Also, they have been very flexible with us/not at all hesitant to answer any questions, so I appreciate the great customer service. As far as the curriculum is concerned, my son's preschool class is actively learning and practicing counting and colors, and his teacher is really interactive with the class. He comes home from the center saying he had fun every time. I would definitely recommend this center if you are looking for a daycare."

YMCA of Pueblo

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (24)

"There's something magical about this place. I can't put my finger on it; but for whatever reason, I get serious gas the minute I walk in. I love it."

Primrose School of Centennial

"We have had such a positive experience sending our daughter to Primrose. She started at 15 months and is now 22 months, during this time she moved up a class. All of her teachers have been so good with her! They are energetic and attentive! And we really trust leaving our toddler here. When we first began, she did cry during dropoffs but after two weeks, she adapted and loves going to 'school'. Primrose has a great curriculum and the children engage in many activities including: drawing, painting, water activities, reading, puppets, rhymes, etc. When the weather is nice, the kids go outside to play the playgrounds.Although it's a bit of a drive for us, we love Primrose."

Kiddie Academy of Lone Tree

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"We have had a great experience at Kiddie Academy Lone Tree. This is the 3rd childcare center we have used since my oldest was a baby and by far the best. The owner, Prinal, is very present and cares a lot about the kiddos. They also care a great deal about finding good teachers and the curriculum is wonderful. My oldest learned SO much within a few weeks of starting in the 3-year-old room. I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Aiza. My kids both love her and she handles every question or concern promptly and with care. Also special shout-out to Ms. Leeba, Ms. Traci and Ms. Dawna. My kids have had a great experience with all of these teachers and KA is very fortunate to have them.The cameras are very nice to have peace of mind to be able to check in on your kiddo throughout the day. Their app system to record updates and take pictures is very user-friendly and the teachers do a really good job of updating it so I have always felt well-informed about how my kids' are doing. They also go above and beyond by having family activities throughout the year. It's a nice opportunity to spend more time at the center to get to know the teachers and other families more."

Little Sprouts Learning Center

"PARENTS BEWARE:Feeding our baby breast milk from a stranger's mother was the final straw. But this was preceded by an instance of walking in on one of the caretakers shaking a crib a little too vigorously for comfort (all the while saying "GO TO SLEEP, GO TO SLEEP...."), and two months later my wife saw an open notebook where the teachers communicate during shift change where she read "fu*#! This MotherF@#$ing place see you all in hell tomorrow..." Given that the well-being of our children are in these people's care while we're off working each day, I'd expect that kind of behavior would result in an immediate firing. But despite our reports, not an apparent slap on the wrist resulted.Our infant was diagnosed with repeat cases of RSV (3 times) and ear infections several times. We feel this has a lot to to with a somewhat apathetic enforcement of their rules for sending sick children home and a generally unsanitary environment overall.This was all a shame, because there were some teachers that we really liked, but we just couldn't wait for another incident.The new daycare that we found was a bit more of a drive, but it's like night and day: When you walk into Young Scholars Academy, it's immediately like day/night from Little Sprouts. Everything is clean, it smells nice, each classroom has a structured curriculum posted with lessons in history, science, etc.. And mostly you can just tell that the vast amount of money you pay goes back onto making the daycare a much better place.At Little Sprouts, it's become very apparent that the money you pay goes into the bank account of a single person who exists behind the curtains. They don't even fill their hand sanitizers, bathrooms have been found to be missing either soap or paper towels (my personal pet peeve).2 stars out of sympathy mostly, for the few good teachers that have to endure working at this place."

Children's Lighthouse of Parker

"we are very happy at this facility. our daughter is thriving here and we are grateful to have found a place we all love."

Smart Bear Learning

"My wife and I have been sending our daughter to Smart Bear Learning for just shy of one year now, so I think at this point we can leave a fair and honest review.My wife and I both work full time, so consequently our daughter had to start attending when she was first eligible, almost right at the 3 month mark. We were both uneasy about this early transition, my wife especially. She was extremely emotional the first day, which of course is normal.We both agree that the next day and each day following was much easier to drop her off, and this was directly related to the staff at Smart Bear. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Amanda really did bond quickly with our daughter and it was apparent how much they do care for all of the kids in their classroom. The two of them are absolutely top notch and we are so thankful to have found them.Our daughter has since graduated from the infant room, and again we were uneasy with the early transition. And again, Ms. Sarah jumped in to make sure we didn't feel that way for more than a day. She is constantly checking on our daughter in her new classroom, commonly holding her when we arrive to pick her up and giving us updates. As a result, our daughter has adjusted well and quickly to the change. She has started walking more, using sign language more, and talking more; since she gets to hang out and compete with the older kids.Everything thus far with Smart Bear has really been an excellent experience. This is coming from someone who can be fairly critical of businesses, as you can confirm by digging through some of my other Yelp reviews. If our impression ever changes then this review will be updated, so, if you are reading this now then you can trust it for what it is."

La Petite Academy on S. Richfield St

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"I have nothing but great things to say about this La Petite. My daughter who is 4 was in the pre-k class here. Unfortunately we had to move so she was only there for 4 months but you wouldn't believe how much she learned in the short amount of time. Ms.Kris and Ms.Melissa are very good at sending out recap emails of the children's progress each day so you know what to follow up on when your child is home from school. All of the staff is friendly and they made our transition here extremely easy. I would recommend this pre-k program to every and anybody! It's well worth it for your child to be ready for kindergarten!"

Primrose School of Castle Rock

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (10)

"I went for job interview a couple days ago and they told me they would call me back on the 3rd of January but no answer back so I called them twice and they would call me right back . It would be nice if they call back and tell me if I got the job ."

The Learning Experience - Cottonwood Creek

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Amazing place!!! We love our sons teacher mrs. Angela. And we love everyone there. Very helpful and very communitive for issues or questions that parents may have"

Cordera KinderCare

"The staff and management here are so wonderful! Not only do they create great relationships with the parents and kids, but always have tons of activities for the kids and are amazing with updates. Their Communication is top tier!"

The Goddard School of Parker

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"Our older son went to Parker Goddard and has absolutely excelled in kindergarten and 1st grade. In fact, our son is at a 2nd/3rd grade reading and math level. I would have to give a lot of credit to Goddard and the teaching staff for this. Amazing school and very proud to recommend this it to anyone! Plus, you can't beat the daily reports."

Downtown Center YMCA

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (18)

"This is a good local YMCA, it's located in Downtown Colorado Springs. The staff is very friendly and ready to offer assistance when needed. I only used the pool and locker room area, those facilities definitely met my workout needs. The overall facility was a little outdated, but good for a workout."

Everbrook Academy of Meridian

★★★☆☆ 3 (6)

"Amazing teachers and leadership at this facility! The Director here is caring and works super hard to make sure all the kids are well cared for and happy. Ignore the negative comments slandering the staff with false statements - not baked in any kind of reality."

Primrose School of North Colorado Springs

"Five stars for everything about this school! The management, the teachers, the safety protocols, the cleanliness, the communication, the meals, I could go on and on, it's everything we've been looking for. We struggled to find the right school for the last 6 months and finally found it with Primrose. Come join us, my kids can't wait to meet new friends!"

Southeast Family Center YMCA

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (27)

"This is the local YMCA that I like to visit. I primarily use the YMCA for swimming and strength training, for triathlons. The pool at this YMCA is never crowded, I have always been able to find a lane. Lap swimming doesn't begin to 12 PM and goes until closing. The staff is incredible, everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful to me during every visit. The crowds within the gym are minimal, so if you don't like to work out around a lot of people, this is a great YMCA location."

New Horizon Academy

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"I love my daughter teacher she is awesome she communicate with me daily and address any concerns I have the director Mrs Monica was very helpful with my daughter transition to this new school we loved it here"

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool of Parker

"We've had a great experience with LSP Parker! Sending our son to daycare was such a huge transition at 9 months old -- I will never forget Alley personally calling me that day to let me know how he was doing, definitely made an impact. Ms. Shauna is absolutely wonderful -- I truly appreciate her kindness and communication. Ms. Jackie & Ms. Shams are also wonderful! We've appreciated the LuvNotes app getting updates throughout the day & being able to communicate with the staff when needed. Also love the events & special activities the school facilitates!"

Saint Luke's Children's Center

"We absolutely love this child center. Our daughter has been going here since infant room and through the years, she has gotten to know almost all of the staff. The love, the care and the social emotional learning that Miss Anna has especially instilled in her will carry her throughout life. The director Erin is absolutely the best as well."

Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek

"I take my son and daughter both here. They are very friendly and work well with the children. The stuff my kids are learning amazes me. Great school, highly recommend."

Discovery Kids Child Care - Rockrimmon

"I 100% disagree with Franny S.'s recent review, and prospective parents should not depend on her review for an accurate assessment of Discovery Kids. My school-aged daughter has been going there since April of 2018 for before-school and after-school care. First of all, the place does NOT smell horrible, and I have never seen anything even remotely resembling animal droppings anywhere. In fact, it often smells awesome in the mornings when you walk in due to the yummy breakfast foods they're cooking. It may not be the newest building around, but the staff always keeps every room I've seen very clean and organized. I've never seen "extremely sick" kids there, though of course any daycare in this city will have kids who are fighting colds etc. ALL of the staff members who work here care greatly about the kids, and I'm not sure what Franny is expecting in terms of them not being "qualified". I have NO reservations whatsoever about the care my daughter is receiving at Discovery Kids."

The Goddard School of Meridian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"This school is amazing. We relocated from FL and had my son join PK. We found the teachers to be invested, caring and committed. The owner is on site and runs a well oiled machine. The office staff is friendly, helpful and communicates well. Our standards are high and this school exceeded them."

Castle Rock KinderCare

"I am so surprised to see negative reviews on here! I am so grateful that we found KinderCare. We were previously at two other schools and never felt nearly as good about what was being offered as we do here.My girls love going to school every day and they have learned so much. The facility is clean, the teachers are great, and most importantly... my kids are happy.We especially love the administration - they have been super attentive to our family, and my kids absolutely love all the theme days, magic shows, zoo/library visits, etc. they put together. The staff genuinely cares about the work they're doing, and it truly shows in every aspect.KinderCare has exceeded our expectations in every way, and I honestly can't say enough great things about it. Highly recommend!"

Sunshine House

"This center is wonderful! The staff is so nice and I appreciate everything they do for my daughter. They teach valuable lessons daily and I feel in touch with whats going on in the classroom and the center because they're great about giving parents updates through their app. I also like the added convenience of being able to pay my child's tuition through their app. And the price is comparable to what other facilities are charging in the area.I did register my child during the COVID pandemic and I feel very comfortable with leaving my child here all day. The facility is nice and spacious. Everything is kept very clean and the staff is always wearing masks. I highly recommend this facility. My child is happy and is always excited to return the next day. And as a parent, it's a great feeling to know that your child is being well cared for by great people."