Daycare in Boulder, CO
89 licensed programs in Boulder (Boulder County): 51 child care centers, 35 school-age programs, 2 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 6,014 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 Boulder County
$404/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,000 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $404 | $269 |
| Toddler | $389 | $254 |
| Preschool | $348 | $254 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
51 child care centers in Boulder
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 80301 · 13
- Boulder Bilingual Childcare, INC.Toddler, School-age · licensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
2700 29th ST, 80301
License 1613520 - Boulder Country DaySchool-age · licensed for 80
4820 Nautilus CT, 80301
License 69032 - Boulder County Head Start -MapletonPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
2850 Mapleton Ave, 80301
License 1763605 - BVSD Heatherwood Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7750 Concord DR RM 121, 80301
License 1535981 - Family Learning Center Inc.School-age · licensed for 38
3164 34th ST, 80301
License 47035 - Golden Aspen Early Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy
4775 Cambridge St., 80301
License 1769849 - Growing Minds Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
3700 Canfield St, 80301
License 1716170 - Inspire Preschool @ Boulder YMCAInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy
2850 Mapleton Ave, 80301
License 1780068 - KinderCare Learning Center @ UCARInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 80
3050 34th ST, 80301
License 1527370 - Mapleton Montessori SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 62
3121 29th ST, 80301
License 47265 - Mountain Shadows Montessori SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
4154 N 63rd ST, 80301
License 67978 - ScuttleBugs BoulderInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
3735 Iris Ave, 80301
License 1773902 - The Acorn School For Early Childhood Dev.Infant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 135 · Accepts subsidy
2845 Wilderness PL, 80301
License 96303
ZIP 80302 · 7
- Boulder Day NurseryInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
1518 Spruce ST, 80302
License 46938 - BVSD University Hill Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
889 17th St, 80302
License 1536222 - Dream MakersSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
1345 28th St, 80302
License 1607164 - Golden Aspen Bilingual AcademySchool-age · licensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy
745 College Ave, 80302
License 1786155 - Off Broadway Preschool of Fine ArtsPreschool · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
1235 Pine ST, 80302
License 1663084 - Persimmon Early LearningInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 63 · Accepts subsidy
2222 14th St, 80302
License 72959 - Univ CO Fmly Hsng Childrens CtrInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
2202 Arapahoe, 80302
License 45985
ZIP 80303 · 7
- Blossom International PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 23 · Accepts subsidy
5001 Pennsylvania Ave, 80303
License 35872 - Blue Leaf School LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
5524 Baseline Rd, 80303
License 1775270 - Boulder School for German Lang. & CultureSchool-age · licensed for 15
685 Inca Street, 80303
License 1797057 - BVSD Douglass Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
840 75th ST, 80303
License 1623759 - BVSD Eisenhower Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
1220 Eisenhower Drive, 80303
License 1748635 - Friends' SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 32
5465 Pennsylvania Ave, 80303
License 75169 - Jay & Rose Phillips ECC @ The Boulder JCCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 170 · Accepts subsidy
6007 Oreg Ave, 80303
License 1683194
ZIP 80304 · 14
- Alaya PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 49
3340 19th ST, 80304
License 1796270 - Boulder County Head StartPreschool · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
2675 Mapleton AVE, 80304
License 1505273 - Boulder Journey SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 203 · Accepts subsidy
1919 Yarmouth AVE, 80304
License 72327 - Boulder Waldorf KindergartenToddler, School-age · licensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
4072 19th ST, 80304
License 38200 - BVSD Columbine Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
3130 Repplier DR, 80304
License 26446 - BVSD Mapleton PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy
840 Mapleton AVE, 80304
License 1638372 - Jarrow Montessori SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 171 · Accepts subsidy
3900 Orange CT, 80304
License 47214 - Mt. Zion Lutheran PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 50
1680 Balsam AVE, 80304
License 59502 - New Horizons Cooperative PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
1825 Upland AVE, 80304
License 47340 - Patience MontessoriInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
3600 Hazelwood CT, 80304
License 1550171 - Sacred Heart of Jesus PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 44 · Accepts subsidy
1317 Mapleton AVE, 80304
License 56676 - Shining Mountain Waldorf SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 74
999 Violet AVE, 80304
License 1528644 - Snow Lion PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 49
2580 Iris AVE, 80304
License 19160 - The Cottage School NorthInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
1301 North ST, 80304
License 33420
ZIP 80305 · 9
- Bixby SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 46
4760 Table Mesa DR, 80305
License 46939 - Boulder Montessori SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
3300 Redstone RD, 80305
License 46905 - BVSD Community Montessori PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
805 Gillaspie Dr, 80305
License 5431 - BVSD Creekside Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
3740 Martin DR, 80305
License 102166 - BVSD Mesa Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
1575 Lehigh St, 80305
License 1771245 - Commerce Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy
325 Broadway St, 80305
License 1791693 - Meadowlark PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 30
2650 Table Mesa DR, 80305
License 1615634 - Sunflower PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 30
3340 Dartmouth AVE, 80305
License 1689832 - Sunrise Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 22 · Accepts subsidy
4215 Grinnell AVE, 80305
License 1625659
ZIP 80309 · 1
- Child Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
2501 Kittredge LOOP, 80309
License 62397
2 group child care homes in Boulder
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Barbara McGregorlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Boulder
License 74600 - Maria Wysslicensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy
Boulder
License 1766597
1 family child care home in Boulder
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Fabienne Geerlicensed for 6
Boulder
License 1615832
35 school-age programs in Boulder
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- A&L Summer of Fun Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 100
7750 Concord Dr, 80301
License 1773414 - Bixby School School-Age Child CareSchool-age · licensed for 75
4760 Table Mesa DR, 80305
License 1629891 - BVSD SAC BCSIS/High PeaksSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
3995 E Aurora Avenue, 80303
License 87722 - BVSD SAC Bear Creek Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2500 Table Mesa Drive, 80305
License 40067 - BVSD SAC ColumbineSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
3130 Repplier Dr, 80304
License 1749037 - BVSD SAC Community MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
805 Gillaspie DR, 80305
License 6006 - BVSD SAC Creekside ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
3740 Martin Drive, 80305
License 87723 - BVSD SAC Crestview ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1897 Sumac Avenue, 80304
License 7490 - BVSD SAC Douglass ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 105 · Accepts subsidy
840 75th ST, 80303
License 78411 - BVSD SAC Eisenhower ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1220 Eisenhower Drive, 80303
License 40445 - BVSD SAC Flatirons ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1150 7th Stree, 80302
License 40474 - BVSD SAC Foothills ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1001 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304
License 40475 - BVSD SAC Heatherwood ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
7750 Concord, 80301
License 79022 - BVSD SAC Horizons K8School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
4545 Sioux DR, 80303
License 1555937 - BVSD SAC Mesa ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1575 Lehigh Street, 80305
License 40480 - BVSD SAC University Hill ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
889 17th St, 80302
License 1749798 - BVSD SAC Whittier ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2008 Pine ST, 80302
License 94160 - Camp Galileo - East BoulderSchool-age · licensed for 60
2500 Table Mesa Dr, 80305
License 1780617 - Camp IndigoSchool-age · licensed for 115
5465 Pennsylvania Ave, 80303
License 1779142 - Cherryvale Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6007 Oreg AVE, 80303
License 1683189 - City of Boulder Parks and Recs @ ReservoirSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
5565 N 51st ST, 80301
License 1668190 - City of Boulder Parks and Recs EastSchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
5660 Sioux DR, 80303
License 1519079 - City of Boulder Parks and Recs NorthSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
3170 Broadway, 80304
License 88491 - City of Boulder Parks and Recs SouthSchool-age · licensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
1220 Eisenhower Dr, 80303
License 103619 - Congregation Har HaShemSchool-age · licensed for 30
3901 Pinon Drive, 80303
License 1789527 - Friend's School Aftercare ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 50
5465 Pennsylvania AVE, 80303
License 1524619 - Growing GardensSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1630 Hawthorn Avenue, 80304
License 1725143 - KCE Champions LLC @ Mackintosh AcademySchool-age · licensed for 44
6717 S Boulder Road, 80303
License 1783498 - Life Time Kids CampSchool-age · licensed for 30
1821 30th St, 80301
License 1786583 - Rocky Mountain Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 200
3130 Repplier St, 80304
License 1616507 - Rocky Mountain Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 200
3740 Martin Dr, 80305
License 1781569 - Sage ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 12
1545 Upland Ave, 80304
License 1789135 - Steve & Kate's Camp - BoulderSchool-age · licensed for 90
4820 Nautilus Ct N, 80301
License 1788228 - Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp ChautauqSchool-age · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
355 Ponca Place, 80303
License 1694743 - YMCA BV Mapleton BranchSchool-age · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
2850 Mapleton AVE, 80301
License 47537
How can I get help paying for daycare in Boulder?
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 63 of the 89 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 Boulder: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Boulder, CO?
In Boulder County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $404 a week ($21,000 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $348 a week. A family child care home charged a median $269 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 Boulder?
Colorado's list shows 89 licensed programs in Boulder as of October 2026: 51 child care centers, 35 school-age programs, 2 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 6,014 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Boulder?
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 63 of the Boulder 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.