Daycare in Elizabeth, CO
9 licensed programs in Elizabeth (Elbert County): 3 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 301 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 Elbert County
$281/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,591 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $281 | $256 |
| Toddler | $266 | $230 |
| Preschool | $250 | $230 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
3 child care centers in Elizabeth
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Elizabeth School District Childcare CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
200 E. Maple St., 80107
License 1782382 - Montessori School of ElizabethInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
635 Beverly Street, 80108
License 1794810 - Running Creek PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
900 S Elbert ST, 80107
License 1504376
1 group child care home in Elizabeth
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Robert Dagglicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Elizabeth
License 1786217
3 family child care homes in Elizabeth
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Carolyn Gordonlicensed for 6
Elizabeth
License 1720659 - Kim Seganakislicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Elizabeth
License 1778448 - Lisa Zemanlicensed for 6
Elizabeth
License 1778831
2 school-age programs in Elizabeth
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Elizabeth Park and Recreation DistrictSchool-age · licensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
900 South Elbert Street, 80107
License 1784892 - Legacy Before & After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 50
1975 Legacy CIR, 80107
License 1562681
How can I get help paying for daycare in Elizabeth?
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 9 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 Elizabeth: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Elizabeth, CO?
In Elbert County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $281 a week ($14,591 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $250 a week. A family child care home charged a median $256 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 Elizabeth?
Colorado's list shows 9 licensed programs in Elizabeth as of October 2026: 3 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 301 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth 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.