Daycare in Brighton, CO
50 licensed programs in Brighton (Adams County): 18 child care centers, 12 school-age programs, 10 group child care homes and 10 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,026 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 Adams County
$392/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,405 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $392 | $246 |
| Toddler | $331 | $222 |
| Preschool | $271 | $222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
18 child care centers in Brighton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- 27J Preschool @ PadillaPreschool · licensed for 40
5505 Longs Peak St, 80601
License 33214 - 27j Preschool @ PennockPreschool · licensed for 40
3707 Estrella ST, 80601
License 1706031 - 27j Preschool @ SouthPreschool · licensed for 20
305 S 5th AVE, 80601
License 1706041 - 27J Preschool @ SoutheastPreschool · licensed for 40
1595 E Southern Street, 80601
License 1724004 - 4 Seasons Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 37 · Accepts subsidy
420 S 27th AVE, 80601
License 1651938 - Brighton Head Start - Adams County Head StartPreschool · licensed for 60
1850 Egbert ST STE G10, 80601
License 1527678 - Firstart PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
625 S 8th AVE, 80601
License 1590037 - Hills Academy - New HillsInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 68
5061 E 160th Ave, 80602
License 1520354 - Little Lambs Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 35
820 South 5th Ave, 80601
License 1739739 - Meadow Lark Montessori SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 50
15161 Shadow Wood ST, 80603
License 1545180 - Nava's Ninos Preschool and ChildcareToddler, School-age · licensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy
39 S 3rd Avenue, 80601
License 1792825 - Sd27j Preschool @ Bright Beginning'sSchool-age · licensed for 128
89 N 6th Avenue, 80601
License 1553736 - Sd27j Preschool @ NE ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 40
1605 Long Peak, 80601
License 105437 - Serendipity PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 14
5225 Longs Peak St, 80601
License 1788754 - Space Kids AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
130 S Main Street Unit A, 80601
License 1781820 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 185 · Accepts subsidy
189 S 50th AVE, 80601
License 1707123 - Tiny Tots and TumblersSchool-age · licensed for 97 · Accepts subsidy
15975 Elmira ST, 80601
License 1673014 - Zion Lutheran SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 82
1400 Skeel ST, 80601
License 47071
10 group child care homes in Brighton
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Carolina Zamora Minchacalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 1789019 - Christa Eberlylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 1528670 - Dawn O'Callaghanlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 1551708 - Evangelina Sanchezlicensed for 12
Brighton
License 1630675 - Linda Alvarezlicensed for 12
Brighton
License 41434 - Maria Preisslicensed for 12
Brighton
License 1630159 - Shannon Avilalicensed for 12
Brighton
License 1516291 - Tamela Hayashilicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 1537799 - Tanya Stockhamlicensed for 12
Brighton
License 5770 - Tiffany Bauerlicensed for 12
Brighton
License 1634987
10 family child care homes in Brighton
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angela Gracelicensed for 6
Brighton
License 101935 - Danielle Edgarlicensed for 9
Brighton
License 1544418 - Delaney Mikolayciklicensed for 6
Brighton
License 1759541 - Jessica Bramelicensed for 6
Brighton
License 1644521 - Joyce Espinozalicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 6681 - Katy Boothelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Brighton
License 1544577 - Miranda Fordlicensed for 6
Brighton
License 1782239 - Tammy Garcialicensed for 6
Brighton
License 1545505 - Vernadith Salemilicensed for 9
Brighton
License 1665462 - Vikki McKeoghlicensed for 9
Brighton
License 48
12 school-age programs in Brighton
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Brighton Funshine CampSchool-age · licensed for 100
879 Jessup St, 80601
License 3089 - Brighton Recreation CenterSchool-age · licensed for 45
555 N 11th Ave, 80601
License 1795024 - Glacier Peak Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
12060 Jasmine ST, 80602
License 1503461 - Innovation Learning @ Bromley EastSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
356 Longspur Drive, 80601
License 1721724 - Innovation Learning at FoundationsSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
340 South 45th Avenue, 80601
License 1785347 - Northeast RoadrunnersSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
1605 Longspeak, 80601
License 32273 - Padilla Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 75
5505 Longs Peak Street, 80601
License 1755197 - Penny CareSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
3707 Estrella ST, 80601
License 1519174 - Right At School At Ascent of Northern DenverSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
5061 East 160th Avenue, 80602
License 1780287 - Song's Elite Martial ArtsSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
37 Strong St, 80601
License 1604759 - Southeast Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
1595 Southern ST, 80601
License 33629 - Zion Lutheran Extended Day CareSchool-age · licensed for 77
1400 Skeel ST, 80601
License 76132
How can I get help paying for daycare in Brighton?
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 20 of the 50 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 Brighton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Brighton, CO?
In Adams County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $392 a week ($20,405 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $271 a week. A family child care home charged a median $246 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 Brighton?
Colorado's list shows 50 licensed programs in Brighton as of October 2026: 18 child care centers, 12 school-age programs, 10 group child care homes and 10 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,026 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Brighton?
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 20 of the Brighton 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.