Daycare in Glenwood Springs, CO
21 licensed programs in Glenwood Springs (Garfield County): 13 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 742 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 Garfield County
$297/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,462 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $297 | $268 |
| Toddler | $253 | $241 |
| Preschool | $271 | $241 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
13 child care centers in Glenwood Springs
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Children's Mini CollegeSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
1402 Blake Ave, 81601
License 46248 - Colorado KidsToddler, School-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
546 Hyland Park Dr, 81601
License 1757696 - Honey Tree GWSInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
515 Flat Tops View Dr, 81601
License 1797871 - Little Adventures Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy
51027 Highway 6 and 24, 81601
License 1777191 - New Creation PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
44763 Highway 6, 81601
License 60435 - Our School IncInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
3126 S Grand AVE, 81601
License 17701 - Preescolar El Busesito 1School-age · licensed for 8
260 Soccer Field Rd, 81601
License 1648327 - Preescolar El Busesito 2School-age · licensed for 8
228 flying M Ranch Rd, 81601
License 1771854 - Riverview Early Childhood ProgramInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
228 Flying M Ranch RD, 81601
License 1705966 - Roaring Fork School District - GsesToddler, School-age · licensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
915 School ST, 81601
License 1504739 - Sopris Elementary Preschool ProgramToddler, School-age · licensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
1150 Mount Sopris Dr, 81601
License 21616 - St. Stephen's PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 37 · Accepts subsidy
414 S Hyland PARK, 81601
License 1514138 - Yampah Mountain High School NurseryInfant, Toddler · licensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
695 Red Mountain DR, 81601
License 15493
2 group child care homes in Glenwood Springs
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Tisha Neumanlicensed for 12
Glenwood Springs
License 1542910 - Traci Turnerlicensed for 12
Glenwood Springs
License 1750151
5 family child care homes in Glenwood Springs
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Daisy Acosta Saenzlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Glenwood Springs
License 1791403 - Judith Weastlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Glenwood Springs
License 96764 - Lesley Gormanlicensed for 9
Glenwood Springs
License 3192 - Sayer Whitinglicensed for 6
Glenwood Springs
License 1793941 - Shelley Kirkpatricklicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Glenwood Springs
License 1788257
1 school-age program in Glenwood Springs
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Camp Chip a Tooth 3School-age · licensed for 30
228 Flying M Ranch Rd.,, 81601
License 1798787
How can I get help paying for daycare in Glenwood Springs?
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 14 of the 21 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 Glenwood Springs: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Glenwood Springs, CO?
In Garfield County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $297 a week ($15,462 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $271 a week. A family child care home charged a median $268 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 Glenwood Springs?
Colorado's list shows 21 licensed programs in Glenwood Springs as of October 2026: 13 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 742 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Glenwood Springs?
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 14 of the Glenwood Springs 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.