Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
East Thornton KinderCare
About the School
- Thornton KinderCare teachers are passionate about your child's happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem.
- KinderCare devotes more time and resources to teacher training than any other childcare provider.
- All of our teachers have a minimum of two years of experience and two Early Childhood Education College courses.
- Our teachers also receive bi-annual training in Early Childhood Education to stay current with the ever changing field.
- Our teachers are dedicated to developing your child's potential and are sensitive to your their individual needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
Welcome to the Thornton KinderCare!
Ourschool has been serving families in and outside of the Thornton area for over 16 years, and we are thrilled to continue providing high quality child care for many years to come. Our school is NAEYC accredited.
We focus on children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, and provide a private InteractiveKindergarten program, in addition to transporting children ages 6 to 12to and from local elementary schools. Within our Infant, Toddler, Discovery Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten programs, our children progress through our Early Foundations Curriculum filled with various themes, activities, and opportunities to begin those all important academic skills. Beyond the academics, we believe in developing the whole child - physically, emotionally, and socially. Please call today to schedule a visit 303-451-5210!- Our school is locked at all times. No one can enter our school without a special code. Our staff is highly trained in First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions. We run fire and tornado drills monthly and we are prepared for any crisis. Your child is our number one concern, therefore we do not release your child to anyone without authorization. See more details upon enrollment.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Adams county CCAP-- Age 2 and up only!!!
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Interactive Kindergarten
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East Thornton KinderCare?
The application deadline for East Thornton KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to East Thornton KinderCare is North Lutheran High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frassati Catholic Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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(303) 451-5210
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(303) 457-2408
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(303) 204-5191
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
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(303) 451-6908
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
12000 Zuni Street
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(303) 451-1421
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
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(303) 451-5210
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Catholic
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Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
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(303) 254-4144
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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(303) 457-2408
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 27 students
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