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Daycare in Edwards, CO

8 licensed programs in Edwards (Eagle County): 5 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 613 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $333 a week in Eagle County (2022 prices), $226 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 Eagle County

$333/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,295 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$333$226
Toddler$303$222
Preschool$291$222

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

5 child care centers in Edwards

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Edward's Early Learning Center (EELC)Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 254 · Accepts subsidy

    1121 Miller RNCH, 81632

    License 1542617
  • EVCCA's Miller Ranch Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy

    25 Mill Loft St Unit 100, 81632

    License 1539057
  • Gore Range Montessori - EdwardsSchool-age · licensed for 30

    400 Homestead DR, 81632

    License 1609507
  • Little LambsToddler · licensed for 10

    32138 US Hwy 6, 81632

    License 1738894
  • The Family Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy

    31626 US Hwy 6, 81632

    License 41757

3 school-age programs in Edwards

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

  • Ecca Before and After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy

    1105 Miller Ranch RD, 81632

    License 1504748
  • Edwards Field HouseSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    450 Miller Ranch RD, 81632

    License 1592291
  • Homestead Court ClubSchool-age · licensed for 30

    400 Homestead DR, 81632

    License 86843

How can I get help paying for daycare in Edwards?

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 5 of the 8 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 apply

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Edwards: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Edwards, CO?

In Eagle County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $333 a week ($17,295 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $291 a week. A family child care home charged a median $226 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 Edwards?

Colorado's list shows 8 licensed programs in Edwards as of October 2026: 5 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 613 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Edwards?

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 5 of the Edwards programs accept the subsidy. Edwards also has 3 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, 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. 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Colorado

Having a baby in Colorado Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 195% / 265% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Colorado

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