Daycare in Fountain, CO
17 licensed programs in Fountain (El Paso County): 9 family child care homes, 5 child care centers, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 566 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 El Paso County
$350/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($18,223 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
5 child care centers in Fountain
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Conrad CPCD Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
10650 Jimmy Camp RD, 80817
License 1670269 - Conrad Early Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 220
10605 Jimmy Camp RD, 80817
License 1671095 - Eagleside ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 40
9750 Sentry Drive, 80817
License 1767488 - Hanover Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
7930 Indian Village HTS, 80817
License 1549964 - T.o.r. CDCSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
210 W Ohio AVE, 80817
License 1590035
1 group child care home in Fountain
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Jeanine Davislicensed for 12
Fountain
License 1628062
9 family child care homes in Fountain
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ann Marie Bogueslicensed for 9
Fountain
License 1557115 - Christina Thompsonlicensed for 9
Fountain
License 1522343 - Cynthia Santiagolicensed for 9
Fountain
License 1684134 - Dayla Deniolicensed for 6
Fountain
License 1725637 - Joaquina Slaglelicensed for 9
Fountain
License 1539896 - Lynn Draneylicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Fountain
License 1533016 - Marah Dentonlicensed for 9
Fountain
License 1797323 - Martha Smalleylicensed for 6
Fountain
License 16029 - Sandra Blacklicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Fountain
License 1643611
2 school-age programs in Fountain
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Boys & Girls Club of the Ppr @ EaglesideSchool-age · licensed for 75
9750 Sentry DR, 80817
License 1548466 - Fountain Valley YMCASchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
236 W Alabama Ave, 80817
License 1757286
How can I get help paying for daycare in Fountain?
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 17 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 Fountain: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Fountain, 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 Fountain?
Colorado's list shows 17 licensed programs in Fountain as of October 2026: 9 family child care homes, 5 child care centers, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 566 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Fountain?
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 Fountain 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.