Daycare in Montrose, CO
17 licensed programs in Montrose (Montrose County): 6 group child care homes, 5 child care centers, 5 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 576 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 Montrose County
$238/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,350 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $238 | $139 |
| Toddler | $213 | $131 |
| Preschool | $181 | $131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
5 child care centers in Montrose
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Little Adventures Child Care Center - MontInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
703 S Ninth St, 81401
License 1795099 - Living Word Lutheran PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 20
2820 Peyton DR, 81401
License 1622690 - Maslow Academy of Applied LearningInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 169 · Accepts subsidy
120 N Hillcrest DR, 81401
License 1620248 - Montrose County Sch Dist Early ChildhoodPreschool · licensed for 144
900 Colorado Ave #b, 81401
License 92439 - Sonshine Patch PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy
1840 E. Niagara Road, 81401
License 59918
6 group child care homes in Montrose
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ashley Lopezlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1757871 - Babette Tafoyalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 15099 - Chasity DeJuliolicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1539691 - Krystal Simpsonlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1738033 - Luz McPeeklicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 23587 - Mary Ann Buanlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1755295
5 family child care homes in Montrose
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angie Kishbaughlicensed for 6
Montrose
License 1548221 - Chantel Godbeylicensed for 6
Montrose
License 30895 - Jennifer Wilkinslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1553300 - Larissa Maldonadolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 1713508 - Marchella Pachecolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Montrose
License 34318
1 school-age program in Montrose
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Ute Indian Museum/History ColoradoSchool-age · licensed for 15
17253 Chipeta Rd, 81403
License 1735764
How can I get help paying for daycare in Montrose?
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 12 of the 17 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 Montrose: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Montrose, CO?
In Montrose County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $238 a week ($12,350 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $181 a week. A family child care home charged a median $139 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 Montrose?
Colorado's list shows 17 licensed programs in Montrose as of October 2026: 6 group child care homes, 5 child care centers, 5 family child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 576 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Montrose?
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 12 of the Montrose 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.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.