Daycare in Fort Collins, CO
154 licensed programs in Fort Collins (Larimer County): 75 child care centers, 38 school-age programs, 32 family child care homes and 9 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 10,387 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 Larimer County
$391/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,345 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $391 | $232 |
| Toddler | $351 | $216 |
| Preschool | $291 | $216 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
75 child care centers in Fort Collins, by ZIP code
Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.
ZIP 80521 · 8
- AlphaBEST @ Putnam Elementary 1400 Maple St
- Csu Early Childhood Center 223 S Shields St
- Fort Collins Preschool Association 1709 West Elizabeth
- PSD ECE @ Bennett 1125 Bennett Road
- PSD ECE @ Irish 515 Irish DR
- PSD ECE@ Putnam 1400 Maple
- Saint Joseph Catholic Preschool 127 N Howes ST
- The Sunshine House #213 1080 W. Lake St
ZIP 80524 · 13
- Arts and Imagination Preschool East 1101 East Elizabeth Street
- Early Childhood Education at FUMC 1005 Stover St
- El Nidito at The Family Center 309 Hickory St #5
- Funtime Preschool- Northside Aztlan 112 E Willow Street
- Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich DR
- Open Arms Christian Preschool 305 E Elizabeth ST
- Ouac 1247 Riverside Ave
- PSD ECE @ Harris 501 E Elizabeth
- PSD ECE @ Laurel 1000 E Locust
- Psd Ece@ Tavelli 1118 Miramont DR
- Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St
- Young Peoples Learning Center 405 Matthews ST
- Young Peoples Learning Center Plum 209 E Plum ST
ZIP 80525 · 32
- Academy of Arts and Knowledge 4800 Wheaton Dr
- AlphaBEST @ Linton-PreK 4100 Caribou Drive
- AXIS International Academy 3939 Automation Way
- Axis-AlphaBEST 3939 Automation Way
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC 2815 Iowa DR
- Christ Fellowship Church Child Dev Center 3850 Ziegler RD
- Christian Core Academy 608 E. Drake Road
- Cottonwood Plains Early Learning Childhood 525 Turman DR
- Discovery Montessori 225 E Skyway DR
- Fort Collins Christian School 2040 Nancy Gray Ave
- Key Explorers Preschool 4512 McMurry Ave
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC #1650 4703 McMurry AVE
- Little Lambs Preschool 4610 Hogan DR
- Little Mountain Preschool 5137 S. College Ave.
- Little People's Landing 4525 Boardwalk, Bldg T
- Little People's Landing 6606 Avondale Road
- Luckey Stars Early Learning Center LLC 2464 Marquette St
- Miramont Sport Center 901 Oakridge Drive
- Morning Glory Preschool 301 E Drake RD
- Mountain Center Preschool 419 E Stuart
- Our Saviours Lutheran Preschool 2000 S Lemay AVE
- Primrose School of Fort Collins 2117 bighorn dr
- PSD ECE @ Kruse 4400 McMurry AVE
- PSD ECE @ Linton 4100 Carobou Drive
- PSD ECE @ Werner 5400 Mail Creek Ln
- Redeemer Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone TRL
- Rivendell School of Northern Colorado 1800 E Prospect RD
- River Song Waldorf School 900 E Stuart St
- Spring Park KinderCare 1900 Remington
- St. Luke's Community Childcare 2000 Stover St
- The Learning Experience Fort Collins 4775 Boardwalk dr
- The Sunshine House #217 2482 Miles House Ave
ZIP 80526 · 16
- Alliance Program by YPLC 2901 S. Shields Street
- Arts and Imagination 2430 W Prospect RD
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC 3513 Richmond DR
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC 3507 Richmond DR
- Curious Minds 3533 Riva Ridge Drive
- Fort Collins Montessori 1109 W Harmony
- Har Shalom Preschool 725 W Drake RD
- OUAC Hampshire LLC 2551 Hampshire Rd
- Playcrafter Kids 1815 Yorktown Ave
- PSD ECE @ Johnson 4101 Seneca ST
- PSD ECE @ Lopez 637 Wabash St
- PSD ECE @ Olander 3401 Auntie Stone St
- PSD ECE @Beattie 3000 Meadowlark
- Psd Ece@bauder 2345 W Prospect RD
- The Sunshine House of Colorado State University 2060 Perennial LN
- Treehouse Montessori 2013 Valley Forge AVE
ZIP 80528 · 6
- Everbrook Academy, LLC 4681 Lady Moon Drive
- Harmony School Christian Early Childhood CTR 2112 E Harmony Road
- PSD ECE @ Bacon 5844 S Timberline RD
- PSD ECE @ Traut 2515 Timberwood Dr
- Small Oaks Christian Preschool 8005 Highland Meadows PKWY
- The Goddard School 6427 Carmichael ST
Home daycares and school-age programs in Fort Collins
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 9 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 32 |
| School-age programs | 38 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Fort Collins?
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 76 of the 154 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.
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 Fort Collins: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Fort Collins, CO?
In Larimer County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $391 a week ($20,345 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $291 a week. A family child care home charged a median $232 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 Fort Collins?
Colorado's list shows 154 licensed programs in Fort Collins as of October 2026: 75 child care centers, 38 school-age programs, 32 family child care homes and 9 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 10,387 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Fort Collins?
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 76 of the Fort Collins programs accept the subsidy. Fort Collins also has 20 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. 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.