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Daycare in Louisville, CO

23 licensed programs in Louisville (Boulder County): 16 child care centers and 7 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,720 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $404 a week in Boulder County (2022 prices), $269 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 Boulder County

$404/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,000 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

16 child care centers in Louisville

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Active Louisville Kids LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    1970 Centennial DR, 80027

    License 1673293
  • BVSD Coal Creek Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    801 W Tamarisk, 80027

    License 1771264
  • BVSD Fireside Elementary PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    845 W Dahlia ST, 80027

    License 86355
  • BVSD Louisville ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    400 Hutchinson St, 80027

    License 1771242
  • BVSD Monarch PK-8 PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    263 Campus DR, 80027

    License 1609190
  • Colorado Children's Academy of FlatironsInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy

    1818 Centennial Dr., 80027

    License 1774344
  • Fairview Montessori SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 54

    1501 Jefferson AVE, 80027

    License 97927
  • Jefferson Street PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 15

    733 Jefferson AVE, 80027

    License 1565382
  • La Petite AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 142 · Accepts subsidy

    380 S McCaslin Blvd, 80027

    License 7569
  • Little People's LandingInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy

    215 Century Circle, 80027

    License 1724949
  • Louisville Preschool INCSchool-age · licensed for 30

    628 LaFarge AVE, 80027

    License 87962
  • Louisville Recreation Center PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 30

    900 W Via Appia, 80027

    License 1524815
  • The Goddard SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy

    380 Centennial PKWY, 80027

    License 1669816
  • The Patchwork SchoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy

    1428 Main ST, 80027

    License 1553223
  • The Patchwork SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy

    1436 Main ST, 80027

    License 1607814
  • Treehouse LearningInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 150

    175 N 96th ST, 80027

    License 11280

7 school-age programs in Louisville

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

  • BVSD SAC Coal Creek ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    801 W Tamarisk, 80027

    License 74666
  • BVSD SAC Fireside ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    845 W Dahlia, 80027

    License 74667
  • BVSD SAC Louisville ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    400 Hutchinson St, 80027

    License 40477
  • BVSD SAC Monarch K8School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    263 Campus DR, 80027

    License 19383
  • City of Louisville Summer Day CampSchool-age · licensed for 61

    900 W Via Appia, 80027

    License 25283
  • Got Game Sports LLCSchool-age · licensed for 150

    845 W Dahlia St, 80027

    License 1766723
  • Mountain Kids LouisvilleSchool-age · licensed for 95

    474 S Taylor AVE, 80027

    License 1667731

How can I get help paying for daycare in Louisville?

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 15 of the 23 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 Louisville: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Louisville, 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 Louisville?

Colorado's list shows 23 licensed programs in Louisville as of October 2026: 16 child care centers and 7 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,720 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Louisville?

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 15 of the Louisville 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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