Daycare in Canon City, CO
14 licensed programs in Canon City (Fremont County): 9 child care centers, 4 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 778 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 Fremont County
$166/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,635 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $166 | $167 |
| Toddler | $154 | $149 |
| Preschool | $242 | $149 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
9 child care centers in Canon City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Canon City Schools/McKinley ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy
1240 McKinley Street, 81212
License 1746485 - Little Things Preschool and DaycareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 37 · Accepts subsidy
505 Del Rey Ave, 81212
License 1793315 - Living Stone Calvary -Royal Gorge Christian SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 20
320 N. 16th Street, 81212
License 1649450 - Mountain View Core Knowledge PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
890 Field AVE, 81212
License 1559396 - New Child Montessori SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 20
2855 N 9th ST, 81212
License 47371 - Rocky Mountain Childrens DiscoveryInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 97 · Accepts subsidy
710 S 8th ST, 81212
License 4394 - Spin Early Childhood Care and Education CtrInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
1333 Elm, 81212
License 47141 - The Giving TreeToddler, School-age · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy
219 Orchard, 81212
License 1627642 - Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments HeaPreschool · licensed for 140
1718 Brookside, 81212
License 46279
1 family child care home in Canon City
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Alicia Maltbielicensed for 6
Canon City
License 1774697
4 school-age programs in Canon City
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Boys & Girls Club of Fremont CountySchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
129 North 4th Street, 81212
License 1787886 - Canon City Kids Klub Before & AfterSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
606 N 9th, 81212
License 39611 - Canon City Kids Klub Before & AfterSchool-age · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
1240 McKinley AVE, 81212
License 7657 - Canon City Rec District Kids Club LincolnSchool-age · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
420 Myrtle AVE, 81212
License 101549
How can I get help paying for daycare in Canon City?
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 14 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 Canon City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Canon City, CO?
In Fremont County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $166 a week ($8,635 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $242 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 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 Canon City?
Colorado's list shows 14 licensed programs in Canon City as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 4 school-age programs and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 778 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Canon City?
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 Canon City 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.