Wondering About Childcare Services in Thornton CO Area

Hi A.! I have found the most AMAZING childcare...and trust me, I looked all over!!! Check out 'A Child's Touch'!!! It is owned by a Christian couple with degrees in early childhood ed, elementary ed and special needs ed and has been in business since 1977!!! The facility is a childs wonderland and their staff are wonderful, caring, loving people (with a very low turn-over rate which says alot!!!) I really can't say enough positive about this childcare! If you want more info just let me know!!!

A.,

I've done a few different places in Thornton... a home care center (now out of business), a neighbor (changed her mind and wanted to do other things), and a center (Bullfrogs & Butterflies). My boys are now almost 2 & 5 yr old. The home care was great when they were infants, but as they have gotten older I think they do very well in the center. The nice thing about a center is that they are almost always open -- they have the staff to be available -- whereas a home care will close if the owner is sick, or drop off/pick up times are less flexible, or may want days off that don't fit well with your work schedule.

I do recommend our center. It is christian based and has classrooms for all ages. As your child gets older, you can enroll in their pre-k and/or kindergarten classes.

If you prefer a home care setting, then definitely get a list of licensed places from the state.

I hope this helps -- and welcome to Thornton!

Check into qualistar. They are a non-profit who rates childcare centers and licensed in-home providers and are connected to a referral service. Good luck.