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Daycare in Falcon, CO

8 licensed programs in Falcon (El Paso County): 5 school-age programs and 3 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 547 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $350 a week in El Paso County (2022 prices), $242 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 El Paso County

$350/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($18,223 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$350$242
Toddler$301$214
Preschool$266$214

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

3 child care centers in Falcon

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • D49 Meridian Ranch PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 18

    10480 Rainbow Bridge DR, 80831

    License 1543572
  • D49 Woodmen Hills PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 74

    8308 Del Rio Road, 80831

    License 39973
  • Hope Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 179 · Accepts subsidy

    7312 McLaughlin, 80831

    License 1548093

5 school-age programs in Falcon

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

  • BASE49 @ Falcon ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    12050 Falcon HWY, 80831

    License 1701482
  • BASE49 @ Meridian Ranch ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    10480 Rainbow Bridge DR, 80831

    License 1702576
  • Base49 @ Woodman Hills ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    8308 Del Rio RD, 80831

    License 1701480
  • Monument's Best DBA Falcon's Best Summer CampSchool-age · licensed for 66

    9205 Meridian Ranch Blvd, 80831

    License 1782236
  • YMCA @ Liberty Tree AcademySchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy

    8579 Eastonville Rd, 80831

    License 1723824

How can I get help paying for daycare in Falcon?

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.

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 Falcon: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Falcon, CO?

In El Paso County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $350 a week ($18,223 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $266 a week. A family child care home charged a median $242 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 Falcon?

Colorado's list shows 8 licensed programs in Falcon as of October 2026: 5 school-age programs and 3 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 547 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Falcon?

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 Falcon 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. 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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