Daycare in Carbondale, CO
13 licensed programs in Carbondale (Garfield County): 9 child care centers, 2 school-age programs, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 695 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 Garfield County
$297/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,462 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $297 | $268 |
| Toddler | $253 | $241 |
| Preschool | $271 | $241 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
9 child care centers in Carbondale
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Blue Lake PreschoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy
0189 Jw Dr Ste C, 81623
License 102605 - Blue Lake Preschool, Inc.Infant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
55 N 7th Street, 81623
License 1677287 - Children's Rocky Mountain School IncSchool-age · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
126 Main ST, 81623
License 71258 - Crystal River Elementary Early Childhood CentToddler, School-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
160 Snowmass DR, 81623
License 26432 - Faith Lutheran Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
1340 Highway 133, 81623
License 1537130 - Honey TreeInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
64 Favre Lane, 81623
License 1744709 - Mt Sopris Montessori SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
879 Euclid, 81623
License 46243 - Ross Montessori SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 14 · Accepts subsidy
109 Lewies Ln, 81623
License 1548457 - Waldorf at the Roaring ForkToddler, School-age · licensed for 88
16543 Old Highway 82, 81632
License 13219
1 group child care home in Carbondale
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Stephanie Northruplicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Carbondale
License 1594649
1 family child care home in Carbondale
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ali Cottlelicensed for 6
Carbondale
License 1750215
2 school-age programs in Carbondale
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc.School-age · licensed for 14
695 Buggy Circle, 81623
License 1534517 - Camp Chip-a-Tooth 2School-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
160 Snowmass Dr, 81623
License 1508429
How can I get help paying for daycare in Carbondale?
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 10 of the 13 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 Carbondale: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Carbondale, CO?
In Garfield County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $297 a week ($15,462 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $271 a week. A family child care home charged a median $268 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 Carbondale?
Colorado's list shows 13 licensed programs in Carbondale as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 2 school-age programs, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 695 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Carbondale?
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 10 of the Carbondale 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.