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Daycare in Loveland, CO

74 licensed programs in Loveland (Larimer County): 31 child care centers, 16 school-age programs, 15 family child care homes and 12 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,735 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $391 a week in Larimer County (2022 prices), $232 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 Larimer County

$391/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,345 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$391$232
Toddler$351$216
Preschool$291$216

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

31 child care centers in Loveland

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • AlphaBEST @ Bamford Pre KSchool-age · licensed for 75

    6055 Travers Stakes St, 80538

    License 1798842
  • Blue Sky Children's AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 185 · Accepts subsidy

    6502 E Crossroads Blvd, 80538

    License 1784155
  • Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC.Infant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy

    2420 W 8th ST, 80537

    License 1531922
  • Centennial Early ChildhoodSchool-age · licensed for 17

    1555 W 37th AVE, 80538

    License 1639772
  • Community Preschool IncSchool-age · licensed for 62

    1003 W 6th ST, 80537

    License 46475
  • Crossroads ChurchInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    5420 Taft ave, 80538

    License 1755526
  • Hiatt Farms Montessori SchoolInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 60

    6664 N County Rd 13, 80538

    License 1789795
  • High Plains Early Childhood CenterSchool-age · licensed for 34

    4255 Buffalo Mountain DR, 80538

    License 1690444
  • Horseshoe Lake KinderCareInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy

    4601 Sunview Dr., 80538

    License 1778692
  • Immanuel Lutheran PreschoolToddler, School-age · licensed for 139

    4650 Sunview DR, 80538

    License 47212
  • Light of Christ PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 20

    807 W 29th St., 80538

    License 1787338
  • Lincoln Early ChildhoodSchool-age · licensed for 48

    3312 N Douglas AVE, 80537

    License 102474
  • Lionheart Children's Academy at StillwaterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    3503 E. 15th St, 80538

    License 1797592
  • Loveland Preschool IncPreschool · licensed for 40

    533 Grant Ave, 80537

    License 47258
  • Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball Early ChildhoodSchool-age · licensed for 51

    2660 N Monroe, 80538

    License 1775481
  • Ponderosa Early Childhood CenterSchool-age · licensed for 17

    4550 Florence Dr, 80538

    License 1594837
  • PSD ECE @ BamfordSchool-age · licensed for 32

    6055 Travers Stakes St, 80538

    License 1756176
  • Small Fries Program City of LovelandPreschool · licensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy

    700 E 4th ST, 80537

    License 38510
  • St John the Evangelist PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 44

    1730 W 12th ST, 80537

    License 83192
  • Stansberry Early Childhood CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy

    407 E 42nd Street, 80538

    License 1737333
  • Sunshine House - CenterraInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy

    1801 Piney River DR, 80538

    License 1551894
  • Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning CenInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy

    2500 E 1st Street, 80537

    License 66567
  • The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy

    1570 W 43rd St, 80538

    License 1774411
  • Thompson Integrated Ec Edmonson PrmPreschool · licensed for 32

    307 W 49th, 80538

    License 23036
  • Thompson Integrated Ec Prgm Sarah MilPreschool · licensed for 32

    743 Jocelyn DR, 80537

    License 23034
  • Thompson Integrated Ec Program C M CenterSchool-age · licensed for 24

    4129 Joni Lane, 80537

    License 42960
  • Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc.School-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy

    803 E 16th ST, 80538

    License 47378
  • Trinity Lutheran PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 93

    3333 N Duffield AVE, 80538

    License 71621
  • Winona Early ChildhoodSchool-age · licensed for 17

    201 S Boise, 80537

    License 1622530
  • Wuddleitbee Child CareSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy

    1752 East 1st Street, 80537

    License 1740265
  • Wuddleitbee TooToddler, School-age · licensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy

    1584 Taurus Court, 80537

    License 1785111

12 group child care homes in Loveland

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Alison Harrisonlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 76421
  • Deborah Jumplicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 9812
  • Jennifer Piperlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1529
  • Kayla Morganlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 1793526
  • Kip Ottesonlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 1798531
  • Kristen Edmundslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1768649
  • Kristin Ottesonlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 1746570
  • Laura Paaslicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 1558305
  • Samantha Schlemerlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 1733042
  • Stephanie Cooperlicensed for 8

    Loveland

    License 1555376
  • Susan Alguera Norrislicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1649037
  • Tammy Swartzlicensed for 12

    Loveland

    License 26459

15 family child care homes in Loveland

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Cheryl Cunninghamlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 80948
  • Cheryle Moserlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 70361
  • Courtney Templetonlicensed for 6

    Loveland

    License 1762348
  • Elisa Cheathamlicensed for 6

    Loveland

    License 1746293
  • Heather Godelllicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 4225
  • Jacklyn Burringtonlicensed for 6

    Loveland

    License 1779901
  • Lauren Marklelicensed for 6

    Loveland

    License 39183
  • Lisa Sollinlicensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1505191
  • Miho Akizukilicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1755264
  • Shauna Beckerlicensed for 6

    Loveland

    License 15470
  • Stephanie Barclaylicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1706722
  • Tamara Williamslicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1542261
  • Tia Millerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 1787496
  • Tracy Beldenlicensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy

    Loveland

    License 14197
  • Wendy Schroederlicensed for 9

    Loveland

    License 1534604

16 school-age programs in Loveland

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

  • After School Kindness IncSchool-age · licensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy

    3835 14th ST SW, 80537

    License 1614042
  • After School Kindness IncSchool-age · licensed for 26 · Accepts subsidy

    1730 W 12th St, 80537

    License 1736620
  • AlphaBEST @ Bamford Elem.School-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy

    6055 Travers Stakes Street, 80538

    License 1757767
  • AlphaBEST @ Resurrection Christian SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy

    6508 E Crossroads Blvd., 80538

    License 1758912
  • Boys & Girls Club - Thompson- CMESSchool-age · licensed for 75

    4129 Joni Ln, 80537

    License 1748312
  • Boys & Girls Club - Thompson- EdmondsonSchool-age · licensed for 75

    307 W 49th Ave, 80538

    License 1758843
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer Club ThompsonSchool-age · licensed for 100

    743 Jocelyn Drive, 80537

    License 1748332
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer Club ThompsonSchool-age · licensed for 60

    211 W 6th Avenue, 80537

    License 1748333
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer Club ThompsonSchool-age · licensed for 70

    201 S Boise Ave, 80537

    License 1748334
  • Hatfield Chilson Rec Ctr Adven BoundSchool-age · licensed for 99

    700 E Fourth ST, 80537

    License 25433
  • YMCA of No CO at Big ThompsonSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy

    7702 Us 34, 80537

    License 1737152
  • YMCA of NoCo @ Centennial Elem.School-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    1555 W 37th Street, 80538

    License 1744813
  • Ymca of NoCo @ High Plains SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy

    4255 Buffalo Mountain Dr, 80538

    License 1744815
  • YMCA of NOCO @ Peakview AcademySchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    2660 N Monroe Ave, 80538

    License 1768162
  • YMCA of Northern Colorado at NamaquaSchool-age · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    209 N Namaqua Ave, 80537

    License 1748091
  • YMCA of Northern Colorado at PonderosaSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    4550 Florence Drive, 80538

    License 1748092

How can I get help paying for daycare in Loveland?

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 35 of the 74 programs here accept it. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.

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 Loveland: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Loveland, CO?

In Larimer County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $391 a week ($20,345 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $291 a week. A family child care home charged a median $232 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 Loveland?

Colorado's list shows 74 licensed programs in Loveland as of October 2026: 31 child care centers, 16 school-age programs, 15 family child care homes and 12 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,735 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Loveland?

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 35 of the Loveland programs accept the subsidy. Loveland also has 11 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

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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