Daycare in Lafayette, CO
38 licensed programs in Lafayette (Boulder County): 21 child care centers, 12 school-age programs and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,277 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 Boulder County
$404/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,000 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $404 | $269 |
| Toddler | $389 | $254 |
| Preschool | $348 | $254 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
21 child care centers in Lafayette
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Adventure Montessori LearningInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 193
250 S Cherrywood Dr, 80026
License 1768601 - Arapahoe Y Prs Summer CampSchool-age · licensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
2800 Dagny Way, 80026
License 1744766 - Autana Montessori SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy
1305 Plaza Ct N, 80026
License 1719081 - Boulder County Head StartPreschool · licensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
2800 Dagny Way, 80026
License 59025 - BVSD Alicia Sanchez Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
655 Sir Galahad DR, 80026
License 1536495 - BVSD Lafayette Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
101 N Bermont AVE, 80026
License 86357 - BVSD Pioneer Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
101 Baseline RD, 80026
License 1504371 - BVSD Ryan Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
1405 Centaur Village DR, 80026
License 47130 - Foothill PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
110 S Roosevelt Avenue, 80026
License 1717051 - Forest Park Montessori SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 47
2687 N Park DR, 80026
License 1595515 - Friends N Fun Childrens CenterSchool-age · licensed for 21
105 E Simpson, 80026
License 63862 - Happy Hearts Development Center, INC.Infant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 203 · Accepts subsidy
411 Homestead ST, 80026
License 1613607 - Heart and Hands MontessoriInfant, Toddler · licensed for 37
1355 Forest Park Circle, 80026
License 1785439 - Miss Amy's Preschool Inc dba WildflowerSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
1370 Forest Park Circle, 80026
License 1721332 - Montessori Academy LLCToddler, School-age · licensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
801 N 111th ST, 80026
License 101821 - My Second HomeSchool-age · licensed for 37
300 W Baseline RD, 80026
License 1667141 - My Second HomeInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy
1321 Baseline Rd, 80026
License 1734462 - Nest PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
420 Courtney Way, 80026
License 1730611 - Take a BreakInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy
408 W Baseline RD, 80026
License 4846 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 167 · Accepts subsidy
2314 US Highway 287, 80026
License 1713350 - Thorne Nature Preschool LafayetteSchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
300 Old Laramie Trail E, 80026
License 1748086
5 group child care homes in Lafayette
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Carolyn (Carrie) Hunterlicensed for 12
Lafayette
License 102706 - Genevieve Freelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lafayette
License 1688712 - JillMarie LaCroixlicensed for 12
Lafayette
License 1707670 - Kiera Schulerlicensed for 12
Lafayette
License 1625552 - Rachel Baierlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Lafayette
License 1655741
12 school-age programs in Lafayette
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- A&L Kid Care LLCSchool-age · licensed for 100
655 Sir Galahad Dr, 80026
License 1796492 - Alexander Dawson School, LLCSchool-age · licensed for 365
10455 Dawson DR, 80026
License 1595921 - Boulder Young ExplorersSchool-age · licensed for 90
1370 Forest Park Circle, 80026
License 1793411 - BVSD SAC Lafayette ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
101 N Bermont, 80026
License 68810 - BVSD SAC Pioneer ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
101 Baseline RD, 80026
License 82201 - BVSD SAC Ryan ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
1405 Centaur Village, 80026
License 71688 - BVSD SAC Sanchez ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
655 Sir Galahad, 80026
License 71341 - City of Lafayette Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 130
101 E Baseline Rd, 80026
License 82036 - City Of Lafayette, Bob L. Burger Rec CenterSchool-age · licensed for 83
111 W Baseline RD, 80026
License 1564223 - KCE Champions LLC @ Peak to PeakSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
800 Merlin Dr, 80026
License 1774161 - Thorne Nature at Lafayette Nature CenterSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
300 Old Laramie Trail, 80026
License 1762880 - YMCA of Bldr Valley @ Arapahoe BranchSchool-age · licensed for 300 · Accepts subsidy
2800 Dagny WAY, 80026
License 43051
How can I get help paying for daycare in Lafayette?
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 25 of the 38 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 Lafayette: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Lafayette, CO?
In Boulder County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $404 a week ($21,000 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $348 a week. A family child care home charged a median $269 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 Lafayette?
Colorado's list shows 38 licensed programs in Lafayette as of October 2026: 21 child care centers, 12 school-age programs and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,277 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Lafayette?
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 25 of the Lafayette 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.