Daycare in Grand Junction, CO
85 licensed programs in Grand Junction (Mesa County): 38 child care centers, 20 school-age programs, 14 group child care homes and 13 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,829 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 Mesa County
$223/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,575 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $223 | $174 |
| Toddler | $202 | $170 |
| Preschool | $181 | $170 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
38 child care centers in Grand Junction
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Adventure AcademyInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
2373 Adventure Lane, 81505
License 1769965 - Appleton D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 15
2358 H Rd, 81505
License 91866 - Bookcliff Christian PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 114
2702 Patterson RD, 81506
License 46514 - Broadway D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 15
2248 Broadway, 81507
License 1543628 - Busy Bees Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
2880 Elm Ave, 81501
License 1793920 - Cactus Bloom Community SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
631 26 1/2 Road, 81506
License 1779715 - City of Grand Junction Child Care FacilityInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 89 · Accepts subsidy
545 25 1/2 Rd, 81505
License 1767695 - D51 Early Childhood CenterPreschool · licensed for 160
543 28 3/4 Rd, 81501
License 1543554 - DIA D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
552 A W Main ST, 81501
License 1553441 - Discovery Kids Learning Center IIToddler, School-age · licensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy
715 N 7th ST, 81501
License 1665480 - Dist 51 Young Parent Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
455 N 22nd ST B, 81501
License 42423 - Dos Rios D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
265 Linden AVE, 81503
License 86381 - Eagle View Learning CenterToddler, School-age · licensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
2738 Unaweep AVE, 81503
License 1670703 - Falcon's NestSchool-age · licensed for 150
786 26 1/2 Rd, 81506
License 41174 - HeartSong MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 18 · Accepts subsidy
519 N. 18th St, 81501
License 1767435 - Heaven's Little Steps Day CareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
2802 Patterson RD, 81506
License 1597208 - Independence AcademySchool-age · licensed for 36
675 29 Rd, 81504
License 1685592 - JJP, LLC dba Joyful Journey PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 54
2018 S. Broadway, 81507
License 1720385 - Kids of the Kingdom Christian Day SchSchool-age · licensed for 30
2751 Patterson RD, 81506
License 46529 - Landmark PreschoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 124 · Accepts subsidy
1600 UTE Ave, 81501
License 1647754 - Lavender Bee MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 29 · Accepts subsidy
3196 Hill Ave, 81504
License 1796313 - Lincoln Orchard Mesa D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 19
2888 B1/2 Rd, 81503
License 9816 - Little Adventures Child Care Center - GJInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
1704 N Eighth St, 81501
License 1791566 - Little Lambs Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
550 25 1/2 Rd, 81501
License 1598382 - Little Sunflowers PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 75
835 N 26th St, 81501
License 1795399 - Mama's Cubs ChildcareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
760 Winters Ave, 81501
License 1793407 - Mesa View D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
2967 B Rd, 81503
License 32403 - Monument PreschoolToddler, Preschool · licensed for 34
527 Village WAY, 81507
License 89186 - Pear Park D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 60
432 30 1/4 Rd, 81504
License 1543626 - Pomona D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
588 25 1/2 Rd, 81501
License 1773815 - River Canyon SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 45
730 25th Road, 81505
License 1554048 - Stormy's Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
3170 D 1/2 Rd, 81504
License 1773217 - STREAM Preschool: Powered by EUREKA!School-age · licensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
2596 Dos Rios Dr, 81501
License 1777535 - Thunder Mountain D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
3063f 1/2 Rd, 81504
License 90968 - Thundermountain Pto Kids ActivitiesSchool-age · licensed for 15
3063 F 1/2 Rd, 81504
License 82200 - Tiny DreamersInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
524 29 Road, 81504
License 1776323 - Tope D51 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 58
2220 N 7th ST, 81501
License 18028 - We Kare-a-Lot PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
1159 Grand AVE., 81501
License 1599065
14 group child care homes in Grand Junction
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Arianna Viveroslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1605865 - Aspen Nicholslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1774099 - Christina Hausnerlicensed for 12
Grand Junction
License 1778045 - Esther Ambrizlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1727811 - Jeneane Mullinlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 44271 - Jessica Suarezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1640347 - Julie Dorseylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 24413 - Lori Leelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1711941 - Maria Fernanda Cuevas Partidalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1798267 - Patricia Garnerlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1509241 - Randy Throwlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1773140 - Rosa Hernandezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1749407 - Sandy Vargaslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1737572 - Traci Biehlelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 100266
13 family child care homes in Grand Junction
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Betty Weimerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 31045 - Candice Valeriolicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1552802 - Cecilia Caballerolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1558527 - Christy Bakerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 36606 - Denesha Gibbslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1667426 - Grace Luchavezlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1770993 - Jane Whittlicensed for 9
Grand Junction
License 51033 - Kristine Edmundslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 27739 - Laura Rodriguezlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1504495 - Leyda Farialicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1549083 - Megan Huttolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 33035 - Sheila DuCraylicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 1517898 - Sylvia Porterlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Grand Junction
License 34317
20 school-age programs in Grand Junction
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Appleton Extended HoursSchool-age · licensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
2358 H Rd, 81505
License 1773799 - Broadway Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
2248 Broadway, 81507
License 1773757 - Caprock Academy ChildcareSchool-age · licensed for 75
714 24 1/2 Rd, 81505
License 1657786 - Chatfield Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 25 · Accepts subsidy
3188 D.5 Rd, 81504
License 1773917 - Chipeta Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
950 Chipeta AVE, 81501
License 1773898 - City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 2School-age · licensed for 50
730 Mesa Ave., 81501
License 1745112 - City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 4School-age · licensed for 70
600 N 14th Street, 81501
License 1745107 - City of Grand Junction Summer Camp 5School-age · licensed for 120
540 1/2 29 1/4 Rd, 81504
License 1559481 - City of Grand Junction Summer Camps 1School-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
2660 Unaweep Ave, 81503
License 1527186 - Dos Rios Extended HoursSchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
265 Linden AVE, 81503
License 1773900 - Eureka ! McConnell Science MuseumSchool-age · licensed for 212
1400 N 7th Street, 81501
License 1743657 - Fruitvale Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
585 30th RD, 81504
License 1773916 - Lincoln Om Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
2888b 1/2 Rd, 81503
License 1773882 - Mesa View Extended HoursSchool-age · licensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
2967 B Rd, 81503
License 1773884 - Orchard Avenue Extended Hours 2School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
1800 Orchard AVE, 81501
License 1773796 - Pear Park Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
432 30 1/4 Rd, 81504
License 1773922 - Pomona Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
588 25 1/2 Rd, 81505
License 1773759 - Thunder Mt Pto Kids Activities IncSchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
3063 F 1/2 Rd, 81504
License 78586 - Tope Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2220 N 7th St, 81501
License 1773767 - Wingate Extended Hours ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
351 S Camp RD, 81507
License 1773940
How can I get help paying for daycare in Grand Junction?
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 58 of the 85 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 Grand Junction: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Grand Junction, CO?
In Mesa County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $223 a week ($11,575 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $181 a week. A family child care home charged a median $174 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 Grand Junction?
Colorado's list shows 85 licensed programs in Grand Junction as of October 2026: 38 child care centers, 20 school-age programs, 14 group child care homes and 13 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,829 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Grand Junction?
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 58 of the Grand Junction programs accept the subsidy. Grand Junction also has 7 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, 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.