Daycare in Johnstown, CO
22 licensed programs in Johnstown (Weld County): 8 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 776 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 Weld County
$341/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,740 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home 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.
8 child care centers in Johnstown
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Clubhouse Academy LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
1005 W South 1st St, 80534
License 1703767 - Cornerstone Kids PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 35
35 S Carlson BLVD, 80534
License 1563870 - Elwell Early Learning CenterPreschool · licensed for 54
155 SilverBell Dr, 80534
License 1564169 - Inspire PRS @ Johnstown Community YMCAPreschool · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
165 Settler Way, 80543
License 1744773 - Johnstown United Methodist PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 15
108 King AVE, 80534
License 29521 - Little BloomersInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 29
230 East South 1st Street, 80534
License 1775110 - New Horizons AcademySchool-age · licensed for 15
33 S Harding, 80534
License 1511627 - Riverview Early Childhood CenterSchool-age · licensed for 32
3550 Barkwood Dr, 80534
License 1754966
3 group child care homes in Johnstown
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Diane Gonzaleslicensed for 12
Johnstown
License 1770216 - Emily Shriverlicensed for 12
Johnstown
License 1770755 - Margaret Gonzaleslicensed for 12
Johnstown
License 1778470
7 family child care homes in Johnstown
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amy Lucerolicensed for 6
Johnstown
License 1526354 - Candace Daylicensed for 6
Johnstown
License 1774402 - Christina Boleslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown
License 82466 - Jamie Cunninghamlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown
License 1771260 - Katie Inskeeplicensed for 6
Johnstown
License 1561789 - Kristin Grimlicensed for 9
Johnstown
License 78971 - Stella Owusulicensed for 6
Johnstown
License 1784776
4 school-age programs in Johnstown
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- YMCA of No Co @ Pioneer Ridge ElemSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
2300 Cinnamon Teal Ave, 80534
License 1732590 - YMCA of Northern Colorado - Johnstown BranchSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
165 Settler Way, 80534
License 1746518 - YMCA of Northern Colorado at Elwell ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
155 Silverbell Dr, 80534
License 1746959 - YMCA of Northern Colorado at RiverviewSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
3550 Barkwood Drive, 80534
License 1784132
How can I get help paying for daycare in Johnstown?
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 8 of the 22 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 Johnstown: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Johnstown, 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 Johnstown?
Colorado's list shows 22 licensed programs in Johnstown as of October 2026: 8 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, 4 school-age programs and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 776 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Johnstown?
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 8 of the Johnstown 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.