Daycare in Erie, CO
42 licensed programs in Erie (Weld County): 18 child care centers, 12 school-age programs, 7 group child care homes and 5 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,799 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.
18 child care centers in Erie
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Aspen Ridge School, Inc.Preschool · licensed for 37
705 Austin AVE, 80516
License 1654542 - Black Rock Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
2000 Mountain View BLVD, 80516
License 1553093 - BVSD Meadowlark PK-8 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
2300 Meadow Sweet LN, 80516
License 1701858 - Children's World MontessoriPreschool · licensed for 20
580 Cheesman, 80516
License 1695364 - Erie Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
4137 NE County LIne RD, 80516
License 46768 - Exploring Minds AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 77 · Accepts subsidy
4051 NE County Line RD, 80516
License 1547122 - Highlands Elementary PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40
475 Highlands Cir, 80516
License 1758718 - Kiddie Academy of ErieInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
641 Mitchell Way, 80516
License 1701432 - Little Door MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 45
201 South Briggs St., 80516
License 1789341 - Little Sunshine's Playhouse & PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 139 · Accepts subsidy
501 Commons Drive, 80516
License 1783696 - Montessori Children's WorldSchool-age · licensed for 30
480 Cheesman Street, 80516
License 1795155 - New Horizon AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy
2140 Village Vista Dr, 80516
License 1754702 - Primrose School of Erie at Vista RidgeInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 188 · Accepts subsidy
2998 Ridge View DR, 80516
License 1551690 - Red Hawk Elementary Preschool; SVVSDPreschool · licensed for 40
1500 Telleen AVE, 80516
License 1608931 - Soaring Heights Prek - 8 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
3280 County Road 5, 80516
License 1707613 - The Goddard School ErieInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 139 · Accepts subsidy
3000 Village Vista Dr, 80516
License 1699806 - Vista Ridge AcademyPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
3100 Ridgeview DR, 80516
License 1657012 - Wee SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 36
690 Briggs St, 80516
License 1781618
7 group child care homes in Erie
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Christine Longlicensed for 12
Erie
License 1552413 - De Anne Caffarellilicensed for 12
Erie
License 1596996 - Marie Schroederlicensed for 12
Erie
License 1793361 - Nadia Colseylicensed for 12
Erie
License 1752974 - Susan Joneslicensed for 12
Erie
License 1559846 - Sydney Alberslicensed for 12
Erie
License 1773566 - Tamara Reellicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie
License 1515097
5 family child care homes in Erie
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Cristina Ribeiro Ponticellilicensed for 6
Erie
License 1780760 - Jackie Steelelicensed for 9
Erie
License 1564094 - Kimberly Sangerlicensed for 6
Erie
License 84533 - Lori Trujillolicensed for 6
Erie
License 1597827 - Valeria Rosellilicensed for 6
Erie
License 1724342
12 school-age programs in Erie
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Black Rock Elementary ChildcareSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
2000 Mountain View BLVD, 80516
License 1553088 - BVSD SAC Meadowlark K8School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2300 Meadow Sweet Ln, 80516
License 1699406 - Camp Erie @ Vista Ridge AcademySchool-age · licensed for 120
3100 Ridge View Dr, 80516
License 1620019 - Camp Erie at the Erie Community CenterSchool-age · licensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy
450 Powers ST, 80516
License 1551989 - Community Schools / Hawk's NestSchool-age · licensed for 300 · Accepts subsidy
475 Highlands Circle, 80516
License 1757768 - Got Game Summer CampSchool-age · licensed for 150
705 Austin Avenue, 80516
License 1773657 - Ivy Camps USA @ Aspen RidgeSchool-age · licensed for 60
705 Austin Ave, 80516
License 1790880 - Rocky Mountain Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 200
2300 Meadow Sweet Ln, 80516
License 1764185 - Soaring Hawks SACC at Red Hawk Elementary SchSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
1500 Telleen AVE, 80516
License 1610117 - Soaring HeightsSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
3280 County Road 5, 80516
License 1724188 - Tigger Time Day Care ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
4137 NE County Line RD, 80516
License 1512218 - YmcaSchool-age · licensed for 50
1500 Telleen Ave, 80516
License 1795923
How can I get help paying for daycare in Erie?
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 16 of the 42 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 Erie: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Erie, 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 Erie?
Colorado's list shows 42 licensed programs in Erie as of October 2026: 18 child care centers, 12 school-age programs, 7 group child care homes and 5 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,799 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Erie?
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 16 of the Erie 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.