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Daycare in Lone Tree, CO

15 licensed programs in Lone Tree (Douglas County): 11 child care centers and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,329 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $401 a week in Douglas County (2022 prices), $261 at a family child care home. Colorado's child care subsidy, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $49,303. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

11 child care centers in Lone Tree

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Child Discovery Time @ Lone TreeSchool-age · licensed for 30

    10249 Ridgegate Circle, 80124

    License 1623947
  • Douglas Cty Schl Lone Tree PrschlPreschool · licensed for 20

    9375 Heritage Hills CIR, 80124

    License 1548484
  • Eagle Ridge Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20

    7716 Timberline, 80124

    License 1545071
  • Garden Preschool of Lone TreeInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy

    9950 Lone Tree Pkwy, 80124

    License 1760594
  • Kiddie Academy of Lone TreeInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy

    10344 Park Meadows Dr, 80124

    License 1736334
  • Merryhill SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 167

    8502 Park Meadows DR, 80124

    License 1642333
  • Montessori School at Lone TreeSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    9396 Erminedale DR, 80124

    License 55833
  • New Horizon AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy

    9092 Sky Ridge Avenue, 80124

    License 1746503
  • Pax Christi Catholic PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 48

    10675 Jaguar Drive, 80124

    License 1641497
  • Primrose School of Lone TreeInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 166

    9200 Teddy Lane, 80124

    License 1768237
  • Word of Life Christian CenterSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    8700 E Park Meadows DR, 80124

    License 1532500

4 school-age programs in Lone Tree

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

  • BASE ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy

    7716 Timberline RD, 80124

    License 9485
  • Club Lone TreeSchool-age · licensed for 50

    10249 Ridgegate CIR, 80124

    License 1526661
  • Lone Tree Child Care ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    9375 Heritage Hills Cir, 80124

    License 1548483
  • The Goddard SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 30

    10035 S Peoria St, 80134

    License 1788176

How can I get help paying for daycare in Lone Tree?

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 7 of the 15 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.

Some areasNew families may wait (August 2025)

The highest copay reported for a family of three is 9.4% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Lone Tree: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Lone Tree, 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 Lone Tree?

Colorado's list shows 15 licensed programs in Lone Tree as of October 2026: 11 child care centers and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,329 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Lone Tree?

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 7 of the Lone Tree 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. 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Colorado

Having a baby in Colorado Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 195% / 265% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Colorado

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