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Daycare in Fort Morgan, CO

15 licensed programs in Fort Morgan (Morgan County): 5 child care centers, 5 group child care homes and 5 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 511 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $173 a week in Morgan County (2022 prices), $135 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 Morgan County

$173/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,970 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$173$135
Toddler$217$132
Preschool$196$132

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

5 child care centers in Fort Morgan

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Evans Early Childhood Center @ St ElizabethInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy

    1000 Lincoln St, 80701

    License 1787511
  • Evans Early Childhood Center LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 156 · Accepts subsidy

    313 Linda ST, 80701

    License 1711883
  • Little Lambs, Trinity Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    1215 W 7th, 80701

    License 47019
  • Presbyterian PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 20

    1300 E Riverview AVE, 80701

    License 46925
  • Sherman Early Childhood CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    300 Sherman St, 80701

    License 1513115

5 group child care homes in Fort Morgan

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Karla Velazquezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 1777989
  • Mary Rea Montoyalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 48547
  • Ramanda (Mandy) Hardylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 35008
  • Sarah Neallicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 1709822
  • Tammy Hilzerlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 39249

5 family child care homes in Fort Morgan

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Cortney Stewartlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 1760921
  • Debra Bainlicensed for 9

    Fort Morgan

    License 41064
  • Jennifer Ruckerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Fort Morgan

    License 1787436
  • Lesley Lintonlicensed for 9

    Fort Morgan

    License 95477
  • Maria Rivera Garcialicensed for 6

    Fort Morgan

    License 1793947

How can I get help paying for daycare in Fort Morgan?

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 11 of the 15 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 Fort Morgan: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Fort Morgan, CO?

In Morgan County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $173 a week ($8,970 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $196 a week. A family child care home charged a median $135 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 Morgan?

Colorado's list shows 15 licensed programs in Fort Morgan as of October 2026: 5 child care centers, 5 group child care homes and 5 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 511 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Fort Morgan?

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 11 of the Fort Morgan 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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