Daycare in Durango, CO
34 licensed programs in Durango (La Plata County): 23 child care centers, 9 school-age programs and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,506 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 La Plata County
$286/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,872 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $286 | $235 |
| Toddler | $237 | $211 |
| Preschool | $212 | $211 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
23 child care centers in Durango
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Animas Valley PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
373 Hermosa Meadows RD, 81301
License 1553623 - Campbell Child and Family CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
0 Units 29 30 31 Fam Ho, 81301
License 47119 - Children's House of Durango, LLCSchool-age · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
1689 W 3rd AVE, 81301
License 1523810 - DHS Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 15
2390 Main Avenue, 81301
License 1721334 - Durango Early Learning CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
890 E 3rd AVE, 81301
License 47128 - Durango Montessori, IncSchool-age · licensed for 40
1309 E 3rd Ave #6, 81301
License 1736161 - Durango North Head StartToddler, School-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
1917 E 3rd Ave, 81301
License 87518 - Explorers Early Childhood Education, Inc.School-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
117 Metz Lane, 81301
License 1787870 - Explorers Early Childhood Education, Inc.Infant, Toddler · licensed for 16
123 Metz Lane, 81301
License 1797498 - Florida Mesa PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
216 Highway 172, 81303
License 1548552 - Little Bear Childcare CenterToddler · licensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
150 Tech Drive suite F, 81301
License 1765728 - Mercy Employee ChildcareInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
1225 Three Springs BLVD, 81301
License 1638470 - Needham PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
2425 W 3rd AVE, 81301
License 1544149 - Park PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
510 E 6th AVE, 81301
License 1604540 - Riverhouse Children's CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
742 Florida RD, 81301
License 1511996 - Riverview PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
2900 Mesa AVE, 81301
License 1529476 - Sonflower Christian Preschool, Inc.School-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
1775 Florida Road, 81301
License 1733556 - St. Columba Montessori PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
1840 E 2nd Ave, 81301
License 56935 - Stepping Stones Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
2899 Holly Ave, 81301
License 1781480 - Summit Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 79 · Accepts subsidy
2917 Aspen Dr, 81301
License 28035 - Sunnyside PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 16 · Accepts subsidy
75 Cr 218, 81301
License 1505916 - The Growing PlaceToddler · licensed for 10
2307 Columbine Dr, 81301
License 1539829 - WonderLab Early LearningToddler, School-age · licensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
422 W 12th Street, 81301
License 1773961
2 family child care homes in Durango
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Allison Kastenlicensed for 6
Durango
License 1769605 - Cayla Bradshawlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Durango
License 1790966
9 school-age programs in Durango
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Chapman Pavillion - Durango Parks & RecSchool-age · licensed for 25 · Accepts subsidy
500 Florida Rd, 81301
License 1527820 - Durango Community Recreation CenterSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
2700 Main AVE, 81301
License 1510155 - Durango School Dist 9R / Kid's Camp FloridaSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
216 Highway 172, 81301
License 79951 - Durango School Dist 9r / Kid's Camp RiverviewSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
2900 Mesa AVE, 81301
License 79947 - Juniper ClubSchool-age · licensed for 30
225 Sawyer Drive, 81301
License 1747382 - San Juan Mountains AssociationSchool-age · licensed for 45
63 Cr 310, 81301
License 1749310 - The Club @AnimasValleySchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
373 Hermosa Meadows RD, 81301
License 1564838 - The Club @NeedhamSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
2425 W 3rd AVE, 81301
License 79946 - The Club @ParkSchool-age · licensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
623 E 5th AVE, 81301
License 79943
How can I get help paying for daycare in Durango?
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 27 of the 34 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 Durango: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Durango, CO?
In La Plata County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $286 a week ($14,872 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $212 a week. A family child care home charged a median $235 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 Durango?
Colorado's list shows 34 licensed programs in Durango as of October 2026: 23 child care centers, 9 school-age programs and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,506 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Durango?
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 27 of the Durango 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.