Daycare in Arvada, CO
104 licensed programs in Arvada (Jefferson County): 45 child care centers, 24 school-age programs, 20 family child care homes and 15 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 6,986 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 Jefferson County
$415/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,590 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $415 | $271 |
| Toddler | $358 | $258 |
| Preschool | $327 | $258 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
45 child care centers in Arvada
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 80002 · 11
- 7 Steps Academy - Arvada SouthInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
6711 Grandview Street, 80002
License 1777055 - Colorado Christian MontessoriToddler, School-age · licensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
9236 W 57th Avenue, 80002
License 1546818 - Foster PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
5300 Saulsbury CT, 80002
License 96958 - Foundations Early Childhood EducationInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 78
12401 W 58th Ave, 80002
License 1793318 - Goddard School Arvada - Ward RoadInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 186
12720 W 54th Drive, 80002
License 1749228 - Jefferson County Head StartInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 318 · Accepts subsidy
5150 Allison ST, 80002
License 1601007 - Lake Arbor CenterPreschool · licensed for 15
7451 W 83rd PL, 80002
License 68581 - Peace Lutheran Early Learning CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy
5675 Field ST, 80002
License 1527094 - St Joan of Arc Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 150
12735 W 58th AVE, 80002
License 38034 - Steele School for Early LearningInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy
5030 Carr ST, 80002
License 1641649 - Westwood Academy ArvadaInfant, Toddler · licensed for 34
12665 W 52nd Ave Unit 100, 80002
License 1796613
ZIP 80003 · 6
- 7 Steps Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
7798 Vance Drive, 80003
License 1754550 - Dotties Day Care and Preschool IncInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy
6422 Vrain ST, 80003
License 45526 - Hope House Colorado Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy
6475 Benton St #B, 80003
License 1774688 - Little Seeds AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 54
5939 W 64th AVE, 80003
License 1705404 - Secrest PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
6875 W 64th AVE, 80003
License 89635 - Two Roads Charter SchoolPreschool · licensed for 15
6980 Pierce Street, 80003
License 1770844
ZIP 80004 · 12
- Campbell Cottage #5Toddler, School-age · licensed for 30
10425 W 64th PL, 80004
License 68582 - Campbell PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 200 · Accepts subsidy
6500 Oak ST, 80004
License 1687387 - Fitzmorris PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 15
6250 Independence Street, 80004
License 1781720 - Kids Discovery DayToddler, School-age · licensed for 67
6750 Carr ST, 80004
License 92897 - Kindercare Learning Centers LLCInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 98 · Accepts subsidy
6255 Simms ST, 80004
License 1537613 - Kindercare Learning Centers LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
14449 W 63rd PL, 80004
License 31425 - Lincoln Academy PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
7180 Oak ST, 80004
License 1519636 - Little Loves Early Learning Center LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 8
6454 Simms ST, 80004
License 1633385 - Sonshine CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 258
6210 Ward RD, 80004
License 96293 - Stott PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
6600 Yank WAY, 80004
License 1552711 - Susan M Duncan Family YMCA Child CareToddler, School-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
6350 Eldridge ST, 80004
License 38037 - The Academy of ECE of ArvadaInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 184
6412 Fig Street, 80004
License 1753793
ZIP 80005 · 10
- Everbrook AcademyInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy
14659 W. 86th Pkwy, 80005
License 1756816 - Lionheart Children's Academy at ReviveInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 207 · Accepts subsidy
8230 W. 80th Avenue, 80005
License 1769657 - Little People's LandingInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
7885 Allison Way, 80005
License 1724954 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse and PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 148 · Accepts subsidy
14650 W. 90th Place, 80005
License 1773913 - Meiklejohn PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
13405 W. 83rd Place, 80005
License 1771200 - Sierra PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7771 Oak Street, 80005
License 1771196 - The Goddard School of ArvadaInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
14679 W 87th Pkwy, 80005
License 1770390 - Van Arsdale PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7535 Alkire ST, 80005
License 1668927 - Warder PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7840 Carr ST, 80005
License 1668953 - Weber PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
8725 W. 81st Place, 80005
License 1771197
ZIP 80007 · 5
- Happy Valley Children's Ranch PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 76
7762 Quaker St, 80007
License 1774420 - Kiddie Academy of ArvadaInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 172 · Accepts subsidy
9265 Yucca Lane, 80007
License 1782649 - Primrose School @ CandelasInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 192
9179 Kendrick St, 80007
License 1743933 - Primrose School of WestwoodsInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 151
16395 W 64th Ave, 80007
License 1775099 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 157 · Accepts subsidy
14815 W 64th Ave, 80007
License 1787642
ZIP 80030 · 1
- Tennyson Knolls ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 20
6330 Tennyson ST, 80030
License 1687524
15 group child care homes in Arvada
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amanda Duncanlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1685302 - Jennifer Strouplicensed for 12
Arvada
License 3923 - Jeri Whitelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 1630285 - Jessica Goodfellowlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1720348 - Kelly Donovanlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1748891 - Kristi Hamiltonlicensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 1688899 - Kristina Wilcoxsonlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1784629 - Mais Haddadlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1733369 - Maria del Carmen Guerrero Fernandezlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1777938 - Martha Floreslicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1589301 - Patricia Barthlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1785875 - Patricia Sansomlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 16203 - Ruba Sawakidlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 1649707 - Sarah Hewittlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 1513594 - Shelley Sanchezlicensed for 12
Arvada
License 1706384
20 family child care homes in Arvada
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Beverlyn Hoveylicensed for 6
Arvada
License 72001 - Caroline Kennedylicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 44347 - Diane Moruzzilicensed for 9
Arvada
License 84426 - Francine Madridlicensed for 9
Arvada
License 1517063 - Isabelle Blackwelllicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1777331 - Jeanne Morganlicensed for 9
Arvada
License 5874 - Jennifer Boncichlicensed for 9
Arvada
License 23115 - Katie Johnsonlicensed for 9
Arvada
License 1612814 - Kayla Sargeantlicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1775142 - Laura Bloydlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 66247 - Layla Sawaqedlicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1735408 - Lori Haubertlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Arvada
License 12184 - Margaret Corpronlicensed for 9
Arvada
License 1599293 - Melissa Ferrislicensed for 9
Arvada
License 82565 - Milena Saray Mogollonlicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1775511 - Morgan Baptistlicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1794097 - Nicole Yarberlicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1688403 - Priti Pathaklicensed for 6
Arvada
License 1695127 - Rebecca Combslicensed for 6
Arvada
License 79807 - Stephanie Deandalicensed for 6
Arvada
License 77780
24 school-age programs in Arvada
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- AlphaBEST @ LawrenceSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
5611 Zephyr St, 80002
License 1781551 - AlphaBEST @ SwansonSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
6055 W 68th Ave, 80003
License 1781542 - AlphaBEST at Seacrest ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
6875 W 64th Ave, 80003
License 1791707 - Apex Park & RecreationSchool-age · licensed for 201
13150 W 72nd Ave, 80005
License 1615960 - Apex Park & Recreation/Fitzmorris CenterSchool-age · licensed for 165
6002 Independence Street, 80004
License 1773607 - Arvada West High SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 50
11595 Allendale Drive, 80004
License 1797056 - Busy BeesSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
7840 Carr DR, 80005
License 1682213 - Camp SecrestSchool-age · licensed for 80
6820 W 66th AVE, 80003
License 66681 - Duncan Family YMCA SaccSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6350 Eldridge ST, 80004
License 1510123 - Farrar Foundations LLCSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
6980 Pierce Street, 80003
License 1773933 - Fremont School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
6420 Urban ST, 80004
License 1535975 - Innovation Learning at Shrine of St. AnneSchool-age · licensed for 20
7320 Grant Place, 80002
License 1790071 - Lincoln Academy Leopard CareSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
7180 Oak St, 80004
License 1747657 - Meiklejohn School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
13405 W 83rd Pl, 80005
License 1772090 - RRCC SACC at Hackberry HillSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
7300 W 76th AVE, 80003
License 1504731 - Stott School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
6600 Yank WAY, 80004
License 1552148 - Three Creek K-8 School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
19486 W. 94th Ave, 80007
License 1747853 - Van Arsdale School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
7535 Alkire ST, 80005
License 96290 - VanderhoofSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
5875 Routt Ct, 80004
License 1772096 - West Woods School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
16650 W 72nd AVE, 80007
License 9113 - YMCA @ SierraSchool-age · licensed for 105
7751 Oak ST, 80005
License 71549 - YMCA Metro Denver @Excel AcademySchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
11500 West 84th Ave., 80005
License 1724265 - Your Kid's Place LLCSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
8448 Otis DR, 80003
License 1654176 - Your Kids PlaceSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
8725 W 81st Place, 80005
License 1787464
How can I get help paying for daycare in Arvada?
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 53 of the 104 programs here accept it.
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 Arvada: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Arvada, CO?
In Jefferson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $415 a week ($21,590 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $327 a week. A family child care home charged a median $271 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 Arvada?
Colorado's list shows 104 licensed programs in Arvada as of October 2026: 45 child care centers, 24 school-age programs, 20 family child care homes and 15 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 6,986 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Arvada?
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 53 of the Arvada programs accept the subsidy.
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.