Daycare in Colorado Springs, CO
455 licensed programs in Colorado Springs (El Paso County): 205 child care centers, 104 school-age programs, 82 family child care homes and 64 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 23,299 children.
Short answer
Infant care at a center costs a median $350 a week in El Paso County (2022 prices), $242 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 El Paso County
$350/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($18,223 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $350 | $242 |
| Toddler | $301 | $214 |
| Preschool | $266 | $214 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
205 child care centers in Colorado Springs, by ZIP code
Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.
ZIP 80902 · 2
- Abrams Elementary 4450 Chiles Ave.,
- Weikel Early Intervention 6565 Lindstrom
ZIP 80903 · 14
- Colorado Children's Academy 611 N Royer St
- Colorado College CSB Children's Center 909 N Nevada AVE
- Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind 33 N Institute ST
- Early Childhood Education / Columbia 835 E St. Vrain ST
- Early Childhood Education Stratton 2460 Paseo RD
- Early Connections @ Court Care 270 S Tejon
- Early Connections @ Day Nursery 104 E Rio Grande
- Early Connections: Alice Bemis Taylor 415 Sahwatch St
- First Presbyterian Church 219 E Bijou
- First United Methodist Church's Preschool 420 N Nevada
- Hunt Center Cpcd Child Care Center 917 E Moreno AVE
- Junior Academy 1315 N Nevada AVE
- Junior Academy Ltd 1311 N Nevada
- Precious Cargo Childcare and Education 506 E Moreno Ave
ZIP 80904 · 10
- Early Childhood Education Howbert 1023 N 31st ST
- Early Childhood Education West 25 N 20th Street
- Early Childhood Education/Midland 2110 W Broadway St
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 1204 Mesa RD
- Mountain Willow Montessori 1420 21st Street
- Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 3010 W Bijou
- Ruth Washburn Coop Nursery School 914 N 19th ST
- Tatum CPCD Child Care Center 2340 Robinson ST
- United Hearts Community School 1628 West Bijou St.
- Valley Christian Academy 640 Manitou Blvd.
ZIP 80905 · 5
- Buena Vista Elementary School 924 W Pikes Peak AVE
- Chamberlin Cpcd Child Care Center 2400 Slater AVE
- Fellowship of the Rockies Preschool 1625 S 8th ST
- Golden Mountain Montessori School Toddlers 1791 S 8th Street Unit E
- Imago Montessori Academy 615 W Uintah Street
ZIP 80906 · 12
- Canon Preschool 1201 W Cheyenne RD
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo School 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
- Creekside Kids, Inc. 1201 W Cheyenne RD
- Golden Mountain Montessori School 315 Lake Avenue
- Greenshade Schools Inc 1019 W Cheyenne RD
- Kindercare Learning Center 885 Cheyenne Meadows RD
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool 1245 Tenderfoot Hill RD
- Oak Creek Cpcd Preschool 3333 Oak Creek DR W
- Ppsc Cpcd Ccc 5675 S Academy Blvd 23
- Stratton Meadows Cpcd Child Care Center 610 Brookshire AVE
- The Colorado Springs School 21 Broadmoor AVE
- The Preschool Program at St. Paul Catholic Sch 1601 Mesa Avenue
ZIP 80907 · 11
- Candyland Daycare 3129 Larkspur Drive
- Corpus Christi Catholic School 2410 N Cascade AVE
- Discovery Trails Preschool 4405 N Chestnut St Ste F
- Early Childhood Education / Jackson 4340 Edwinstowe AVE
- Early Childhood Education Taylor 900 E Buena Ventura St
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/East Hills 1001 E. Van Buren St
- Evangel Christian Academy 1330 E Van Buren
- Handprints Early Education Center 4005 N Weber ST
- Leading Edge at East Hills Academy 1001 E Van Buren St
- Once Upon a Childcare 625 Popes Bluff Trail
- The Learning Experience - Fillmore 3400 Centennial Blvd
ZIP 80908 · 8
- Edith Wolford Preschool 13710 Black Forest RD
- Encompass Heights 3602 Daydreamer Dr
- Grand Peak Academy 7036 Cowpoke Rd
- Kilmer Pre-School 4285 Walker RD
- Lionheart Children's Academy at ACC 1635 Old Ranch Rd.
- Mobile L.A.B.- Learning Adventures Bus 11150 Pine Meadows Road
- Mountain View Montessori 6845 Shoup Rd
- YMCA @ Grand Peak Academy 7036 Cowpoke Rd
ZIP 80909 · 15
- Ascension Children's Learning Center 2505 N Circle DR
- Carver Cpcd Preschool 4740 Artistic CIR
- Colorado Children's Academy 1840 E Boulder Street
- Early Childhood Education / Twain 3402 E San Miguel
- Early Childhood Education Madison 4120 Constitution AVE
- Early Childhood Education/ Audubon 2400 E VanBuren
- Early Childhood Education/Queen Palmer 1921 E Yampa St
- Family Center for Learning 2115 Afton WAY
- Holy Cross Lutheran School 4125 Constitution AVE
- KPC Family Resource Center 2503 Holiday LN
- Mark Twain CPCD Preschool 3402 E San Miguel St
- Queen Palmer Cpcd Preschool 1921 E Yampa
- Springs of Life - Academy 2385 Academy PL
- Springs of Life Children's Center 3704 Uintah ST
- The Early Learning Center 2115 Afton WAY
ZIP 80910 · 11
- Centennial CPCD Child Care Center 1860 S Chelton RD
- Early Childhood Education Adams Elementary 2101 Manitoba DR
- Early Childhood Education/ Monroe 15 S Chelton RD
- Early Childhood Rogers 110 S Circle Drive
- Early Connections @ South Chelton 1465 S Chelton
- Lumarya Inc. 2520 Airport Rd #120
- Monroe CPCD Child Care Center 15 S Chelton RD
- Monterey Headstart Colo Preschool Pro 2311 Monterey RD
- Pikes Peak Cpcd Preschool 1520 Verde DR
- Roosevelt Charter Academy 205 Byron Drive
- The Lighthouse Early Care and Education 1520 Verde Dr.
ZIP 80911 · 7
- Della Casa Montessori 1729 Crest Pl
- Little Eagles Child Development Center 4360 Bradley RD
- Little Foot Learning Center LLC 364 Main St
- Little Foot Learning Center,LLC 330 Main St
- North Preschool 209 Leta DR
- Webster Preschool 445 Jersey LN
- Widefield Parks and Recreation 755 Aspen DR
ZIP 80913 · 1
- Cpcd Head Start Fort Carson Center 7330 Womack ST
ZIP 80915 · 7
- Colorado Military Academy 360 Command View
- D49 Evans Preschool 1675 Winnebago Road
- Early Childhood Education / Henry 1310 Lehmberg Blvd
- Early Childhood Education / Wilson 1409 De Reamer Circle
- Early Childhood Education McAuliffe 830 Hathaway DR
- Evans Cpcd Preschool 1675 Winnebago RD
- Shining Stars Learning Center 6650 Omaha Blvd.
ZIP 80916 · 7
- Bricker CPCD Child Care Center 4880 Dover Drive
- Giberson Cpcd Child Care Center 2880 Ferber Drive
- JAG Cubs Daycare 5525 Astrozon Blvd.
- Little Tykes Learning Center 1815 S Academy BLVD
- Loving Hands Child Care Center 3225 S Academy Blvd
- Sand Creek CPCD Child Care 550 Sand Creek DR
- Turman Cpcd Child Care Center 3245 Springnite
ZIP 80917 · 8
- Early Childhood Education / Rudy 5370 Cracker Barrel
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/Penrose 4285 S Nonchalant CIR
- Holy Apostles Parent Coop Preschool 4925 N Carefree CIR
- LA Petite Academy 3615 Rio Vista DR
- Talent Kids Academy 3410 Parkmoor Village Dr
- Unique Play Place 3958 N Academy Blvd, Ste 104
- Village Seven Creative Play Center 3580 N Carefree CIR
- Vista Kids Preschool 5680 Stetson Hills BLVD
ZIP 80918 · 25
- Blue Skies Exploration Academy 1960 Dominion Way
- Early Childhood Education / Freedom 5280 Butterfield DR
- Early Childhood Education / King 6110 Sapporo DR
- Early Childhood Education / Martinez 6460 Vickers DR
- Early Childhood Education / Scott 6175 Whetstone DR
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/Keller 3730 Montebello Dr
- Golden Gate Montessori, LLC 5075 Flintridge Dr
- Grant Cpcd Preschool 3215 Westwood BLVD
- Junior Academy Small Wonders 4750 El Camino DR
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 7035 Lexington DR
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 3325 Vickers DR
- LA Petite Academy 2760 Purgatory DR
- Life Success International Academy 3615 Vickers Dr.
- Lion's Path Preschool 4304 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
- Mighty Oaks Preschool LLC 4625 Ranch Dr
- Once Upon A Childcare 2110 Vickers Dr
- Pikes Peak Christian School 5905 Flintridge DR
- Pikes Peak Preschool 5759 N. Academy Blvd
- Saint Lukes Lutheran Childrens Center 5265 N Union BLVD
- Sidewalk's End Montessori School 3215 Woodland Hills DR
- Sunshine Adventure Preschool - Rock Campus 4005 Lee Vance View
- Sunshine Learning Center 1511 York RD
- The Learning Experience 4020 Lee Vance Drive
- The Springs Comm. Church Preschool 7290 Lexington DR
- Uccs Family Development Center 1425 Austin Bluffs PARK
ZIP 80919 · 11
- Discovery Kids Childcare at Rockrimmon 6835 Delmonico DR
- Early Childhood Education / Chipeta 2340 Ramsgate TER
- Early Childhood Education Fremont 5110 El Camino DR
- Early Childhood Education Trailblazer Elem. 2015 Wickes RD
- Hope Montessori Academy 2041 Chuckwagon RD
- KCE Champions LLC @Eagleview 1325 Vindicator Dr
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 6610 Flying W Ranch Rd
- Rockrimmon Christian Preschool 290 E Woodmen Road
- Wilson Christian Preschool 6460 Flying W Ranch RD
- Woodmen Roberts Preschool 8365 Orchard Path RD
- Zach's Place 4795 Granby Circle
ZIP 80920 · 15
- Academy Endeavour 3475 Hampton Park Drive
- Academy International 8550 Charity Drive
- Explorer Preschool 4190 Bardot DR
- Frontier Preschool 3755 Meadow RDG
- High Plains Elementary School 2248 Vintage DR
- Ivy Camps USA 4727 Coach House Drive
- Ivybrook Academy Colorado Springs 9265 Highland Ridge Heights STE 100
- Little Sprouts Learning Center 1730 Chapel Hills Dr
- New Summit Preschool 7899 Lexington Drive
- Pathways Child Development Center 1515 Auto Mall Loop
- Primrose School of North Colorado Springs 2380 Briar Ridge Point
- St Gabriel Montessori Preschool 8755 Scarborough Dr
- Sunrise Preschool 2655 Briargate Blvd
- The Goddard School 8560 Scarborough Dr
- USAA Child Development Center 1855 Telstar Drive
ZIP 80921 · 6
- Discovery Canyon Preschool 1810 Northgate BLVD
- District 20 Preschool at Antelope Trails 15280 Jessie DR
- Family of Christ Child Development Ctr 675 Baptist RD
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 1004 Middle Creek Pkwy
- Preschool Pathways, LLC 836 North Gate Blvd
- The Da Vinci Academy 1335 Bridle Oaks
ZIP 80922 · 11
- D49 Odyssey Preschool 6275 Bridlespur AVE
- D49 Remington Preschool 2825 Pony Tracks DR
- D49 Ridgeview Preschool 6753 Shimmering Creek DR
- D49 Springs Ranch Preschool 4350 Centerville DR
- D49 Stetson Preschool 4910 Jedediah Smith RD
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 5797 Jackpot
- McCoy & Little John Center 6805 Bismark RD
- Primrose School of Stetson Hills 3805 Tutt Blvd
- RMCA Early Education 4620 Antelope Ridge Drive
- The Complete Child Dba Young Scholars Academy 5815 Tutt Center PT
- Valley Christian Academy 3685 New Center Pt
ZIP 80923 · 8
- Carlton Academy COS 6030 Article Drive
- Gateway Preschool and Child Care 5605 N Marksheffel RD
- Hope Montessori Academy 6353 Stetson Hills BLVD
- Meadow Oaks Academy 6464 Peterson Road
- Primrose School of Cottonwood Creek 4110 Dublin Blvd
- The Learning Experience - Banning Lewis Ranch 6585 Issaquah Dr
- The Sunshine House 6910 Wills DR
- Villasport (villakids) 5904 Prairie Schooner DR
ZIP 80924 · 5
- Cordera Kindercare Learning Center 9410 Grand Cordera Pkwy
- Kids City USA- Cordera 10085 Pearl Pass View
- Legacy Peak Elementary 8701 Wolf Valley Drive
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool 4755 Freshwater Point
- Ranch Creek Preschool 9155 Tutt BLVD
ZIP 80925 · 2
- Grand Mountain Preschool 11060 Fontaine Blvd
- Valley Christian Academy 9355 Peaceful Valley RD
ZIP 80927 · 2
- D49 Inspiration View Preschool 9233 Vista de Pico Blvd
- Woodmen KinderCare 8040 Grandiose Hts
ZIP 80951 · 2
- KCE Champions LLC @ NHA Mountain View PreK 2103 Meadowbrook Pkwy.
- The Learning Experience- Cimarron Hills 7914 Silicon Heights
Home daycares and school-age programs in Colorado Springs
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 64 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 82 |
| School-age programs | 104 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Colorado Springs?
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 195 of the 455 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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 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 Colorado Springs: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
In El Paso County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $350 a week ($18,223 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $266 a week. A family child care home charged a median $242 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado's list shows 455 licensed programs in Colorado Springs as of October 2026: 205 child care centers, 104 school-age programs, 82 family child care homes and 64 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 23,299 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Colorado Springs?
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 195 of the Colorado Springs programs accept the subsidy. Colorado Springs also has 25 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Colorado's list of active licensed programs. 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.