Daycare in Eaton, CO
11 licensed programs in Eaton (Weld County): 3 group child care homes, 3 family child care homes, 3 school-age programs and 2 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 401 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 Weld County
$341/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,740 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $341 | $245 |
| Toddler | $293 | $217 |
| Preschool | $252 | $217 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
2 child care centers in Eaton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Eaton Early Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
25 S Cottonwood, 80615
License 1543558 - Faith PreschoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
36980 County Road 37, 80615
License 1764260
3 group child care homes in Eaton
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kathryn Zagglelicensed for 12
Eaton
License 1784931 - Mackenzie Peterlicensed for 12
Eaton
License 1778567 - Myra Adamslicensed for 12
Eaton
License 47058
3 family child care homes in Eaton
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Katie Schmunklicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Eaton
License 1534476 - Lacy Domeslalicensed for 6
Eaton
License 1799354 - Tawnya Williamslicensed for 9
Eaton
License 1532746
3 school-age programs in Eaton
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Eaton AcademySchool-age · licensed for 45
225 Juniper Ave, 80615
License 1758657 - Eaton Area Park & Rec DistrictSchool-age · licensed for 90
1675 3rd St, 80615
License 1720271 - Eaton's Best LLCSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
206 Oak Ave, 80615
License 1785922
How can I get help paying for daycare in Eaton?
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 4 of the 11 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 Eaton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Eaton, CO?
In Weld County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $341 a week ($17,740 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $252 a week. A family child care home charged a median $245 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 Eaton?
Colorado's list shows 11 licensed programs in Eaton as of October 2026: 3 group child care homes, 3 family child care homes, 3 school-age programs and 2 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 401 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Eaton?
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 4 of the Eaton 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.