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Daycare in Milliken, CO

10 licensed programs in Milliken (Weld County): 4 family child care homes, 3 group child care homes, 2 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 304 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $341 a week in Weld County (2022 prices), $245 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 Weld County

$341/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,740 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$341$245
Toddler$293$217
Preschool$252$217

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

2 child care centers in Milliken

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Blooming Littles Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy

    1015 E Elm ST, 80534

    License 1690466
  • Milliken Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 108

    100 Broad ST, 80543

    License 107198

3 group child care homes in Milliken

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

  • Diana Vargaslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Milliken

    License 1747388
  • LaCreacia Pettittlicensed for 12

    Milliken

    License 1766222
  • Rebecca Harrislicensed for 12

    Milliken

    License 1780528

4 family child care homes in Milliken

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

  • Kimberly Gadboislicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy

    Milliken

    License 1790849
  • Meredith Widmarklicensed for 9

    Milliken

    License 1693911
  • Nicole Moriartylicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Milliken

    License 1721458
  • Taylor Cordovalicensed for 6

    Milliken

    License 1792566

1 school-age program in Milliken

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

  • YMCA of No Co @ Milliken IntermediateSchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    266 S Irene Ave, 80543

    License 1732663

How can I get help paying for daycare in Milliken?

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 5 of the 10 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 Milliken: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Milliken, CO?

In Weld County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $341 a week ($17,740 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $252 a week. A family child care home charged a median $245 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 Milliken?

Colorado's list shows 10 licensed programs in Milliken as of October 2026: 4 family child care homes, 3 group child care homes, 2 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 304 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Milliken?

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 5 of the Milliken 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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