Daycare in Firestone, CO
14 licensed programs in Firestone (Weld County): 4 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 680 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.
4 child care centers in Firestone
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Busy Bee Preschool and ELC IncInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
10916 Cimarron St, 80504
License 1517815 - Firestone Charter Academy ELCPreschool · licensed for 40
5753 Twilight AVE, 80501
License 1549438 - Primrose School of Firestone at LongmontInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 216 · Accepts subsidy
6077 Firestone Blvd, 80504
License 1784228 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 170 · Accepts subsidy
10935 Colorado Blvd, 80504
License 1777248
4 group child care homes in Firestone
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Brenda Montoyalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Firestone
License 1779165 - Colleen Rushtonlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Firestone
License 1725445 - Jeanette Welchlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Firestone
License 1749277 - Maribel Urbina Guillenlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Firestone
License 1783242
4 family child care homes in Firestone
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Julie Sauvageaulicensed for 6
Firestone
License 1545172 - Reyna Aguilarlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Firestone
License 1777329 - Shantel Smithlicensed for 9
Firestone
License 23617 - Sharon Reamlicensed for 6
Firestone
License 78193
2 school-age programs in Firestone
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Firestone Charter Academy CampSchool-age · licensed for 45
5753 Twilight AVE, 80504
License 1641635 - St Vrain Valley SD Centennial ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
10290 Neighbors PKWY, 80504
License 1553087
How can I get help paying for daycare in Firestone?
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 9 of the 14 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 Firestone: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Firestone, 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 Firestone?
Colorado's list shows 14 licensed programs in Firestone as of October 2026: 4 child care centers, 4 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 680 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Firestone?
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 9 of the Firestone 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.