Daycare in Alamosa, CO
14 licensed programs in Alamosa (Alamosa County): 6 child care centers, 5 group child care homes, 2 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 569 children.
Short answer
Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), as of October 2026. Every facility in CDEC's licensed child care report except resident (overnight) camps. Colorado doesn't publish phone numbers in this dataset. "Accepts subsidy" means the provider has a Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) fiscal agreement. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Alamosa County
$172/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,928 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $172 | $165 |
| Toddler | $127 | $162 |
| Preschool | $120 | $162 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
6 child care centers in Alamosa
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Children's Garden Elc, Inc.Infant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
1304 San Juan AVE, 81101
License 1615955 - First United Methodist Wee Care CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
2005 Mullins AVE, 81101
License 78581 - Gingerbread House Day Care CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy
209 Victoria Ave, 81102
License 45564 - Otero College Child Dev. Svcs. AlamosaInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 110
9768 S 103 Rd, 81101
License 13848 - San Luis Valley Little Learner Academy IncInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
1111 Tenth Street, 81101
License 1796962 - Trinity Lutheran SchoolPreschool, School-age · licensed for 35
52 El Rio DR, 81101
License 46976
5 group child care homes in Alamosa
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Henrietta Penalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 1505323 - Janet McColmlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 51090 - Louise Maloufflicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 1543953 - Nancy Lopezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 106029 - Shellie Griego Romerolicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 79149
2 family child care homes in Alamosa
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Brittany Quintanalicensed for 6
Alamosa
License 1796127 - Cindy Khoketkhamlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Alamosa
License 36566
1 school-age program in Alamosa
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- LA Puente HomeSchool-age · licensed for 25
330 San Juan Ave, 81101
License 1510223
How can I get help paying for daycare in Alamosa?
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Colorado's list shows 10 of the 14 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in Colorado
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood
$49,303a year or less for a family of three to start (185% of the federal poverty level), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 9.4% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Colorado
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Colorado Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Alamosa: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Alamosa, CO?
In Alamosa County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $172 a week ($8,928 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $120 a week. A family child care home charged a median $165 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Alamosa?
Colorado's list shows 14 licensed programs in Alamosa as of October 2026: 6 child care centers, 5 group child care homes, 2 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 569 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alamosa?
Yes, if you qualify. Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $49,303 a year to start. The state's list shows 10 of the Alamosa programs accept the subsidy. Alamosa also has 7 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Colorado's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.