Daycare in Highlands Ranch, CO
83 licensed programs in Highlands Ranch (Douglas County): 34 child care centers, 22 school-age programs, 19 family child care homes and 8 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 5,422 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 Douglas County
$401/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,862 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $401 | $261 |
| Toddler | $322 | $256 |
| Preschool | $276 | $256 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
34 child care centers in Highlands Ranch
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Arma Dei Academy PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 80
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, 80126
License 1733045 - BASE ProgramsPreschool · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
8780 Venneford Ranch RD, 80126
License 1592509 - Ben Franklin Academy PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 32
2270 Plaza DR, 80129
License 1610112 - Cherry Hills Christian PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 163
3900 E Grace BLVD, 80126
License 4400 - Christ Lutheran Church PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 97
8997 S Broadway, 80129
License 25961 - Douglas Cty Schl Arrowwood PreschlPreschool · licensed for 60
10345 Arrowwood, 80130
License 103255 - Douglas Cty Schl Bear CanyonPreschool · licensed for 20
9660 Salford LN, 80126
License 1564754 - Douglas Cty Schl Coyote CreekPreschool · licensed for 40
2861 Banberry CT, 80129
License 31787 - Douglas Cty Schl Sand Creek PrschlPreschool · licensed for 60
8898 Maplewood DR, 80126
License 31777 - Douglas Cty Schl Stone MountainPreschool · licensed for 20
10625 Weathersfield WAY, 80129
License 1553658 - Douglas Cty School Copper Mesa Elem PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
3501 Poston PKWY, 80126
License 1534648 - Espree Child Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 150
5811 Gleneagles Village PKWY, 80130
License 30371 - Golden Ridge PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 37
1305 Timberval TRL, 80129
License 1504944 - Highlands Ranch Community AssociationToddler, School-age · licensed for 132
9568 S University BLVD, 80126
License 87411 - Ivybrook AcademyToddler, Preschool · licensed for 109
9345 S. Colorado Blvd, 80126
License 1777017 - Kid City USA Highlands RanchInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
8373 Burnley Ct, 80126
License 1769032 - KidsTown at Highlands RanchToddler, School-age · licensed for 41
537 W Highalnds Ranch Parkway, 80129
License 1769007 - Kindercare Learning Centers LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy
9290 Ridgeline BLVD, 80129
License 44295 - Little People's LandingInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy
122 Plaza Drive, 80129
License 1724953 - Living Way Christian PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 102
345 E Wildcat Reserve PKWY, 80126
License 1608082 - Mile High Academy ChildcareSchool-age · licensed for 60
1733 Dad Clark Drive, 80126
License 1512967 - Mountain Peak PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
10200 S Piedmont DR, 80126
License 1553656 - Our Village Childrens AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
9314 Commerce Center Street, 80129
License 1724082 - Primrose School at Highlands RanchInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
9055 S Ridgeline Blvd, 80129
License 1753996 - Silver Spruce PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
6585 Collegiate DR, 80130
License 1600774 - Sky View AcademySchool-age · licensed for 80
6161 Business Center DR, 80130
License 1596590 - Smart Bear LearningInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
6388 E County Line RD, 80126
License 1781730 - St Luke's Little SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 150
8817 S Broadway, 80129
License 4850 - St. Andrew PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
9203 S University BLVD, 80126
License 78306 - The Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 161
1101 Sgt John Stiles DR, 80129
License 1654999 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 155 · Accepts subsidy
1403 Plaza Drive, 80129
License 1782498 - The Nest Schools, Highlands RanchInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
405 Dad Clark Drive, 80126
License 1782948 - Trailblazer PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40
9760 S Hackberry ST, 80129
License 1623870 - Westridge PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 89
9650 S Foothills Canyon BLVD, 80129
License 106999
8 group child care homes in Highlands Ranch
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Adriana Reyeslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Highlands Ranch
License 1789145 - Amanda Meehanlicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1681509 - Bhavi Kapasilicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1611115 - Brittany Condralicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1751275 - Cari Golightlylicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1783037 - Heather Hershman-Meachamlicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1661918 - Karla Moranlicensed for 12
Highlands Ranch
License 1731134 - Maria Penaherreralicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Highlands Ranch
License 1736866
19 family child care homes in Highlands Ranch
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amber Spearlicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 1508530 - Amy Yawlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1550076 - Anna Lonigrolicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 85030 - Aurita Andersonlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 89329 - Azita Azadi Ardekanilicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 1529769 - Breanna Madduxlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Highlands Ranch
License 1797994 - Cathleen Zeilerlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 75231 - Elizabeth Deckerlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Highlands Ranch
License 98728 - Ivana Stuchliklicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1552036 - Josephine Floreslicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1525697 - Karen Kinneylicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Highlands Ranch
License 23455 - Kelly Bakerlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1619489 - MICHELLE Chandlerlicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 11627 - Pamela Martilicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1594660 - Rania Sawagedlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1784967 - Sandra Keylicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 1529679 - Sonia Carrlicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 1531898 - Teida Edwardslicensed for 9
Highlands Ranch
License 76210 - Vonny Duhanlicensed for 6
Highlands Ranch
License 1782052
22 school-age programs in Highlands Ranch
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- B.A.S.E ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
8780 Venneford Ranch, 80126
License 14090 - Base ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
9760 S Hackberry ST, 80129
License 1506878 - Base ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
10625 Weathersfield WAY, 80129
License 1550067 - Base ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
805 W English Sparrow TRL, 80129
License 40066 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
10345 Arrowwood DR, 80130
License 101587 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
6585 Collegiate DR, 80130
License 12990 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
2861 Baneberry CT, 80129
License 14585 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 106
3350 Summit View PKWY, 80126
License 1504305 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
1305 Timbervale TRL, 80129
License 1504412 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
3501 Poston PKWY, 80126
License 1534496 - BASE ProgramsSchool-age · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
9660 Salford LN, 80126
License 15532 - Camp Galileo - Highlands RanchSchool-age · licensed for 96
6161 Business Center Dr, 80130
License 1780771 - Innovation Learning @ Platte RiverSchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
4085 Lark Sparrow Street, 80126
License 1721714 - Lightning Bolts BaseSchool-age · licensed for 65
2270 Plaza DR, 80129
License 1614170 - Northridge Childcare ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
555 Southpark RD, 80126
License 1534495 - Redstone Base ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
9970 Glenstone CIR, 80130
License 1534497 - Sand Creek Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
8898 Maplewood DR, 80126
License 75776 - Sky View AcademySchool-age · licensed for 100
6161 Business Center DR, 80130
License 1596591 - STEM Academy BaseSchool-age · licensed for 130 · Accepts subsidy
8773 S Ridgeline BLVD, 80129
License 1688885 - Steve & Kate's Camp - Highlands RanchSchool-age · licensed for 120
4085 Lark Sparrow Street, 80126
License 1788227 - Summit View Elementary SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
10200 S Piedmont DR, 80126
License 83419 - Yay! Camp Easterseals ColoradoSchool-age · licensed for 25
4085 Lark Sparrow St., 80126
License 1518326
How can I get help paying for daycare in Highlands Ranch?
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 32 of the 83 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 Highlands Ranch: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Highlands Ranch, CO?
In Douglas County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $401 a week ($20,862 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $276 a week. A family child care home charged a median $261 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 Highlands Ranch?
Colorado's list shows 83 licensed programs in Highlands Ranch as of October 2026: 34 child care centers, 22 school-age programs, 19 family child care homes and 8 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 5,422 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Highlands Ranch?
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 32 of the Highlands Ranch 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.