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Daycare in Burlington, CO

6 licensed programs in Burlington (Kit Carson County): 3 family child care homes, 2 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 148 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $178 a week in Kit Carson County (2022 prices), $182 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 Kit Carson County

$178/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,240 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$178$182
Toddler$131$179
Preschool$128$179

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

2 child care centers in Burlington

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Burlington Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 79

    450 11th ST, 80807

    License 84781
  • Wee Blew InnSchool-age · licensed for 30

    314 12th ST, 80807

    License 46836

1 group child care home in Burlington

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

  • Shea Grafflicensed for 12

    Burlington

    License 5880

3 family child care homes in Burlington

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

  • Gianina Franzlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Burlington

    License 14083
  • Rebecca Burghartlicensed for 9

    Burlington

    License 26628
  • Rebecca Grammlicensed for 9

    Burlington

    License 29031

How can I get help paying for daycare in Burlington?

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 1 of the 6 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.

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 Burlington: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Burlington, CO?

In Kit Carson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $178 a week ($9,240 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $128 a week. A family child care home charged a median $182 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 Burlington?

Colorado's list shows 6 licensed programs in Burlington as of October 2026: 3 family child care homes, 2 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 148 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Burlington?

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 1 of the Burlington 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. 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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