Daycare near Buckley Space Force Base
Trusted, mission-ready childcare for Buckley SFB families — open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM with flexible scheduling for shift work, TDY, and deployment.
Military families need childcare they can count on — through shift changes, TDY, and the unpredictable rhythms of base life. Bright Stars is a short drive west of Buckley SFB's Gate 1, with full-day programs that mean one less thing to coordinate.
Built for military schedules
- Open 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday
- Multiple authorized pickup contacts to handle deployments and TDY
- Smooth re-enrollment after PCS or extended TDY
- Colorado Shines Level 4 quality rating
Programs & ages
- Infant care (6 weeks – 18 months)
- Toddlers (18 months – 3 years)
- Preschool (3 – 4 years)
- Universal Pre-K (4 – 5 years)
- After-school care
Tuition assistance
We accept Colorado's Universal Pre-K (UPK) funding and CCAP. Active duty families: ask us about Child Care Aware of America fee assistance and our military family discount when you schedule a tour.
Aurora Public Schools alignment
Most Buckley families zone into Aurora Public Schools. Our UPK and preschool programs prepare children for APS kindergarten expectations — early literacy, math, and the social skills that help kids land on their feet through frequent moves.