Daycare in Aspen, CO
10 licensed programs in Aspen (Pitkin County): 8 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 669 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 Pitkin County
$273/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,170 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $273 | $328 |
| Toddler | $291 | $309 |
| Preschool | $263 | $309 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Aspen
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Ajax CubsInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
215 N Garmisch St, 81611
License 1770350 - Aspen Country Day PrekindergartenSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
85 Country Day WAY, 81611
License 56772 - Aspen School District PreschoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
0235 High School RD, 81611
License 1512805 - Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
215 N Garmisch, 81611
License 78935 - First Steps College, LLCInfant · licensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy
255 Sage Way, 81611
License 1784520 - Preschool of the ArtsToddler, School-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
435 W Main Street, 81611
License 1749350 - Tiny Pines Academy LLCSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
315 Aspen Business ctr Ste a, 81611
License 1791259 - Wildwood SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy
0241 Wildwood LN, 81611
License 63235
2 school-age programs in Aspen
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Ajax Adventure CampSchool-age · licensed for 175
235 High School RD, 81611
License 1601241 - Aspen City CampSchool-age · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy
199 High School RD, 81611
License 36916
How can I get help paying for daycare in Aspen?
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 9 of the 10 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 Aspen: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Aspen, CO?
In Pitkin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $273 a week ($14,170 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $263 a week. A family child care home charged a median $328 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 Aspen?
Colorado's list shows 10 licensed programs in Aspen as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 669 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Aspen?
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 9 of the Aspen 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.