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Daycare in Breckenridge, CO

14 licensed programs in Breckenridge (Summit County): 7 child care centers, 5 school-age programs, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 677 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $380 a week in Summit County (2022 prices), $328 at a family child care home. Colorado's child care subsidy, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $49,303. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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 Summit County

$380/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($19,744 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$380$328
Toddler$357$309
Preschool$327$309

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

7 child care centers in Breckenridge

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Breckenridge MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy

    318 N Main ST, 80424

    License 1543290
  • Carriage House PreschoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy

    890 Airport RD, 80424

    License 46677
  • Christ Lutheran Church D/B/A Open ArmsToddler, School-age · licensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy

    16072 Highway 9, 80424

    License 1599033
  • Lrsh, IncInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy

    600 Reiling RD, 80424

    License 63073
  • The Village Childcare@ Breckenridge ResortsInfant, Toddler · licensed for 24

    535 South Park Ave, 80424

    License 1771727
  • Timberline Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy

    170 Valley Brook ST, 80424

    License 1553319
  • Upper Blue Elementary PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 45

    1200 Airport RD, 80424

    License 1520991

1 group child care home in Breckenridge

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Alexandria Mc Alpinelicensed for 12

    Breckenridge

    License 1608558

1 family child care home in Breckenridge

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Elizabeth Oliveros DeFrieslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Breckenridge

    License 1532869

5 school-age programs in Breckenridge

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

  • Breckenridge Mountain CampSchool-age · licensed for 100

    880 Airport Road, 80424

    License 80921
  • ECHO AdventuresSchool-age · licensed for 55

    1200 Airport Rd, 80424

    License 1786550
  • Mountain Top Children's MuseumSchool-age · licensed for 30

    312 S Harris St, 80424

    License 1750335
  • Mountain Top Children's MuseumSchool-age · licensed for 30

    1200 Airport Rd, 80424

    License 1780451
  • Mountain Top Children's Museum, IncSchool-age · licensed for 78

    555 S Park AVE, 80424

    License 1511321

How can I get help paying for daycare in Breckenridge?

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 6 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.

Some areasNew families may wait (August 2025)

The highest copay reported for a family of three is 9.4% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Breckenridge: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Breckenridge, CO?

In Summit County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $380 a week ($19,744 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $327 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 Breckenridge?

Colorado's list shows 14 licensed programs in Breckenridge as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 5 school-age programs, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 677 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Breckenridge?

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 6 of the Breckenridge programs accept the subsidy. Breckenridge also has 3 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. 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Colorado

Having a baby in Colorado Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 195% / 265% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Colorado

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