Daycare in Littleton, CO
157 licensed programs in Littleton (Jefferson County): 73 child care centers, 44 school-age programs, 32 family child care homes and 8 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 10,247 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 Jefferson County
$415/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,590 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $415 | $271 |
| Toddler | $358 | $258 |
| Preschool | $327 | $258 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
73 child care centers in Littleton, by ZIP code
Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.
ZIP 80120 · 10
- Ascension Preschool 1701 W Caley AVE
- Great Escape Littleton United Meth 5894 S Datura ST
- Holy Trinity Preschool 6322 S Lakeview
- Littleton Preparatory Charter School Pre-K 5301 S Bannock ST
- Mission Hills Early Learning Center 620 Southpark DR
- New Directions for Families 445 W Berry Ave
- Primrose School of Littleton 7991 South Park WAY
- Small World Learning Center 1611 W Canal CIR
- St. Mary Catholic Virtue Preschool 6833 S Prince St
- The Ohana School of Early Childhood 8361 South Park LN
ZIP 80121 · 2
- Child Discovery Time 6315 S University BLVD
- South Fellowship Early Learning Ctr 6570 S Broadway
ZIP 80122 · 3
- Active Learner's 55 E Costilla AVE
- Bethany Busy Bee Early Learning Center 6240 South Broadway
- The Goddard School Littleton 2 6975 S Broadway
ZIP 80123 · 16
- Authentic Life Early Learning Center 6500 W Coal Mine AVE
- Blue Heron Preschool 5987 W Dorado DR
- Centennial Preschool 3306 W Berry Ave
- Dps ECE Grant Ranch School 5400 S Jay CIR
- Governor's Ranch Preschool 5354 S. Field Street
- KinderCare Edu LLC DBA Knowledge Beginnings 6000 W Grant Ranch BLVD
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 9501 W Coal Mine
- Leawood Preschool 6155 W Leawood Dr
- Lilley Gulch Recreation Center 6147 S Holland WAY
- Montessori Peaks Academy 9904 W Capri
- Peak Center of Excellence 4001 S Wadsworth Blvd
- Pop-Ins Creative Schoolhouse 9083 W Peakview Dr Unit 9
- St. James Preschool 3601 W Belleview AVE
- Thrive Littleton 5472 S Federal Cir
- Tiny Toes Academy LLC 5950 S Platte Canyon Rd
- Willows Child Learning Ctr @ Arapaho Hills 5301 S Lowell Blvd
ZIP 80124 · 2
- Douglas Cty Schl Wildcat Mountain Prschl 6585 Lionshead PKWY
- Kindercare Learning Centers LLC 8100 E Park Meadows
ZIP 80125 · 4
- Denver Audubon Nature Preschool 11280 Waterton Rd
- Douglas Cty Schl Roxborough Prschl 8000 Village CIR
- Little People's Landing 10127 Waterton Rd
- Primrose School at Sterling Ranch 8159 Piney River Ave
ZIP 80126 · 1
- Primrose School at Shadow Canyon 4105 Siskin Ave
ZIP 80127 · 20
- Abiding Hope Preschool Inc 5707 S. Simms St
- Abiding Hope Preschool Inc 6337 S Robb WAY
- Bethlehem Preschool/Childcare - Littleton 10304 W. Belleview Ave
- Blue Sky Kids, Inc. Dba the Goddard School 8010 Shaffer PKWY
- Collegiate Academy of Colorado 8420 Sangre De Cristo Rd
- Foothills Christian Preschool 6100 S Devinney WAY
- Foothills Park & Recreation Dist - the Ridge 6613 S Ward ST
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District 1 Club DR
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District 7676 S Continental Divide RD
- Mt. Carbon Preschool 12776 W Cross AVE
- Powderhorn Preschool 12109 W Coal Mine Ave.
- Primrose School of Ken Caryl 6060 S Devinney Way
- Shaffer Preschool 7961 S Sangre de Cristo RD
- Stepping Stones Learning Center of Littleton 10670 Bradford Road
- Sunflower Montessori School 11624 W Belleview Ave
- The Nest Schools 12633 W Indore Pl
- Trailmark Learning Center 9743 S Carr WAY
- Ute Meadows Preschool 110505 W Meadows Dr
- Waterstone Preschool 5890 S Alkire
- Waypoint Early Learning Center 5882 S Youngfield Ct
ZIP 80128 · 15
- Columbine Area Preschool 6005 W Canyon AVE
- Coronado Preschool 7922 S Carr ST
- Dutch Creek Preschool 7304 W Roxbury Place
- Front Range Christian Preschool 6657 W Ottawa AVE A17
- Kiddie Academy of Columbine 6650 W Ken Caryl Ave
- LA Petite Academy 9994 W Geddes AVE
- Little People's Landing 8305 S. Wadsworth
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool 4780 W Mineral Avenue
- Littleton Montessori 6923 W Chatfield Ave
- Mortensen Preschool 8006 S Iris WAY
- Normandy Preschool 6750 S Kendall Street
- St Philip Early Learning Center 7531 S Kendall BLVD
- Stony Creek Preschool 7203 S Everett ST
- The Nest Schools 6768 W Ottawa Ave
- The Owl Academy 5600 W Ken Caryl Ave
Home daycares and school-age programs in Littleton
Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.
| Group child care homes | 8 |
|---|---|
| Family child care homes | 32 |
| School-age programs | 44 |
How can I get help paying for daycare in Littleton?
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 85 of the 157 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 Littleton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Littleton, CO?
In Jefferson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $415 a week ($21,590 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $327 a week. A family child care home charged a median $271 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 Littleton?
Colorado's list shows 157 licensed programs in Littleton as of October 2026: 73 child care centers, 44 school-age programs, 32 family child care homes and 8 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 10,247 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Littleton?
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 85 of the Littleton 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. 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.