Daycare in Centennial, CO
64 licensed programs in Centennial (Arapahoe County): 24 child care centers, 23 family child care homes, 12 school-age programs and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 4,635 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 Arapahoe County
$377/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($19,625 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $377 | $257 |
| Toddler | $326 | $239 |
| Preschool | $281 | $239 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
24 child care centers in Centennial
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Centennial Early Learning AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy
6500 S Peoria St., 80111
License 1791131 - Centennial MontessoriInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 168 · Accepts subsidy
6960 S Holly CIR, 80112
License 1670768 - Cherry Creek Wesleyan ChurchToddler, School-age · licensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy
19401 E Chenango DR, 80015
License 1517193 - Creekside Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
19993 E Long AVE, 80016
License 1544816 - Dry Creek Early Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
7686 E Hinsdale AVE, 80112
License 82349 - Homestead Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7451 S Homestead Pkwy, 80112
License 1771849 - Legacy PreschoolToddler, Preschool · licensed for 98
8140 S Holly St, 80122
License 1685830 - Miss Honey's Learning Center CentennialInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
9034 E Mineral Ave, 80112
License 1788059 - Mountain Vista Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
22002 E Radcliff PKWY, 80015
License 1640803 - Novastar Kids CoInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 210 · Accepts subsidy
20901 E Smoky Hill Rd, 80015
License 1766629 - Our Father Children's Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6335 S Holly ST, 80121
License 28015 - Primrose School of CentennialInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
13331 E Euclid Pl, 80111
License 1776089 - Red Hawk Ridge PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
16251 E Geddes, 80016
License 1536320 - Rocky Mountain Preschool of Willow CreekInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 142 · Accepts subsidy
8100 S Quebec St. #B5, 80112
License 1554318 - Shepherd Christian Early Learning CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 142
7691 S University BLVD, 80122
License 1510220 - Smoky Hill KinderCareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
18585 E Smoky Hill Rd, 80015
License 1775649 - South Glenn KinderCareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy
6631 S University Blvd, 80121
License 1789586 - ST. Thomas More PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 128
7071 E Otero AVE, 80112
License 80536 - The Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 139
6477 S. Lima Street, 80111
License 1792611 - The Goddard SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 45
6447 S Lima Street, 80111
License 1792633 - The Nest SchoolsInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 169 · Accepts subsidy
9064 E Mineral Ave, 80112
License 1776221 - The Village for Early Childhood EducationPreschool · licensed for 320 · Accepts subsidy
711 E Euclid Ave, 80122
License 107264 - Willow Creek ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
7855 S Willow Way, 80112
License 1771911 - Willows Child Learning Center at QuebecSchool-age · licensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy
6865 S Quebec St, 80112
License 1764651
5 group child care homes in Centennial
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amy Kay Thibodeauxlicensed for 12
Centennial
License 1727334 - Edith Stevenslicensed for 9
Centennial
License 1598996 - Jean Doolittlelicensed for 12
Centennial
License 1522032 - Kubra Zazailicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1742929 - Rylene Drobnjaklicensed for 12
Centennial
License 1778029
23 family child care homes in Centennial
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amy Wolflicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1601162 - Andrea Lozanolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1773665 - Cynthia Clinelicensed for 6
Centennial
License 64900 - Cynthia Wilmorelicensed for 6
Centennial
License 86423 - Debra Jacklicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1796310 - Diana Richardsonlicensed for 9
Centennial
License 67823 - Erin Websterlicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1678116 - Jennifer Clevelandlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1564862 - Jennifer Secrest Mackalllicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1525182 - Kathiren Raellicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 104912 - Kathryn Arriagalicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1544599 - Kelly Boothlicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1599062 - Kristin Shealicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1772030 - Lori Statonlicensed for 9
Centennial
License 49653 - Michelle Cooklicensed for 9
Centennial
License 63100 - Mykel Kennedylicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1791899 - Natalie Leikamlicensed for 9
Centennial
License 92865 - Rebecca Kimbleylicensed for 6
Centennial
License 79799 - Rubia Uzmalicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Centennial
License 1751282 - Shani Friedmanlicensed for 6
Centennial
License 20413 - Tambra Millenlicensed for 6
Centennial
License 62200 - Tetiana Shevchenkolicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1774102 - Vicki Breniserlicensed for 6
Centennial
License 1520069
12 school-age programs in Centennial
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- CCSD Creekside ECSSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
19993 E Long AVE, 80016
License 15494 - CCSD Heritage ECSSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
6867 E Heritage PL S, 80111
License 4856 - CCSD Mountain Vista Elementary ECSSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
22200 E Radcliff PKWY, 80015
License 1656106 - CCSD Timberline ECSSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
550 S Killlarney Way, 80015
License 97773 - CCSD Trails West ECSSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
5400 S Waco ST, 80015
License 1996 - CCSD Walnut Hills ECSSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
8195 E Costilla BLVD, 80112
License 4857 - Dr. Justina Ford Elementary -SACC ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
7300 S Clermont Dr, 80122
License 18880 - Gudy Gaskill SACCSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
1603 E Euclid AVE, 80121
License 40657 - Life Time FitnessSchool-age · licensed for 120
5000 E Dry Creek RD, 80122
License 1613666 - Lois Lenski SaccSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
6350 S Fairfax WAY, 80121
License 18874 - Luna Kids CareSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
20050 E Smoky Hill Road, 80015
License 1789577 - Sandburg SaccSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6900 S Elizabeth ST, 80122
License 10780
How can I get help paying for daycare in Centennial?
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 37 of the 64 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 Centennial: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Centennial, CO?
In Arapahoe County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $377 a week ($19,625 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $281 a week. A family child care home charged a median $257 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 Centennial?
Colorado's list shows 64 licensed programs in Centennial as of October 2026: 24 child care centers, 23 family child care homes, 12 school-age programs and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 4,635 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Centennial?
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 37 of the Centennial 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.