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Daycare in Frederick, CO

16 licensed programs in Frederick (Weld County): 5 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,028 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $341 a week in Weld County (2022 prices), $245 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 Weld County

$341/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,740 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

5 child care centers in Frederick

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Grand View ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    6601 Aggregrate Blvd., 80516

    License 1707611
  • Luna AcresInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    340 Maple Street, 80530

    License 1788651
  • Miss Amy's Neighborhood PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy

    157 Fifth Street, 80530

    License 1610080
  • Spark Discovery PreschoolInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 332 · Accepts subsidy

    555 8th Street, 80530

    License 60015
  • The Children's CourtyardInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 184 · Accepts subsidy

    6501 Frederick WAY, 80530

    License 1696284

2 group child care homes in Frederick

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

  • Gina Faylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Frederick

    License 1695174
  • Patricia Espejolicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Frederick

    License 1649025

5 family child care homes in Frederick

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

  • Aimee Ramseylicensed for 6

    Frederick

    License 1795937
  • Alexiz Hernandezlicensed for 6

    Frederick

    License 1782999
  • Brittany Harrislicensed for 6

    Frederick

    License 1789087
  • Marcella VanRoekellicensed for 6

    Frederick

    License 70484
  • Shea Deanlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Frederick

    License 1547407

4 school-age programs in Frederick

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

  • Carbon Valley Park and Rec DistrictSchool-age · licensed for 55

    701 Fifth Street, 80530

    License 1726780
  • Grand View ChildcareSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    6601 Aggregate Blvd., 80516

    License 1724032
  • Legacy Elementary School the Lions DenSchool-age · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy

    7701 Eagle BLVD, 80504

    License 1528272
  • Thunder Valley K-8School-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    600 5th Street, 80530

    License 1682030

How can I get help paying for daycare in Frederick?

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 16 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 Frederick: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Frederick, 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 Frederick?

Colorado's list shows 16 licensed programs in Frederick as of October 2026: 5 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,028 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Frederick?

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 Frederick 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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