Daycare in Cortez, CO
8 licensed programs in Cortez (Montezuma County): 6 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 485 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 Montezuma County
$194/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,104 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $194 | $147 |
| Toddler | $202 | $144 |
| Preschool | $157 | $144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
6 child care centers in Cortez
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Beech Street PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
510 N Beech ST, 81321
License 86425 - Children's KivaToddler, School-age · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
1204 E Empire, 81321
License 64764 - Little Dinos Preschool and Learning CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1515 S Oak Street, 81321
License 1789941 - Mesa View Head StartToddler, School-age · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
1320 E Empire, 81321
License 8755 - The Pinon Project - Tree House ELCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
300 N Elm, 81321
License 30064 - Trinity Lutheran Preschool/Day CareToddler, School-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
208 N Dolores RD, 81321
License 46584
1 group child care home in Cortez
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cindy Whitakerlicensed for 12
Cortez
License 97941
1 school-age program in Cortez
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- City of Cortez-Playground DaysSchool-age · licensed for 50
425 N Roger-Smith AVE, 81321
License 59498
How can I get help paying for daycare in Cortez?
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 6 of the 8 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 Cortez: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Cortez, CO?
In Montezuma County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $194 a week ($10,104 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $157 a week. A family child care home charged a median $147 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 Cortez?
Colorado's list shows 8 licensed programs in Cortez as of October 2026: 6 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 485 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Cortez?
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 6 of the Cortez 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.