Daycare in Monument, CO
21 licensed programs in Monument (El Paso County): 7 child care centers, 6 school-age programs, 4 group child care homes and 4 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,094 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 El Paso County
$350/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($18,223 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $350 | $242 |
| Toddler | $301 | $214 |
| Preschool | $266 | $214 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
7 child care centers in Monument
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bear Creek Early Child Hood CenterPreschool · licensed for 60
1330 Creekside DR, 80132
License 1597491 - Bright StartSchool-age · licensed for 54
1880 Willow Park WAY, 80132
License 1623108 - Hope Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 232 · Accepts subsidy
18075 Minglewood TRL, 80132
License 1526428 - Lewis Palmer Elementary SchoolPreschool · licensed for 20
1315 Lake Woodmoor Dr, 80132
License 1536280 - Monument Academy PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 88
1150 Village Ridge PT, 80132
License 1553709 - St. Peter's Early Childhood Education CenterSchool-age · licensed for 50
124 First ST, 80132
License 1520168 - Tri Lakes Community PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 29
85 S. Jefferson St., 80132
License 80576
4 group child care homes in Monument
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Bethany Tjadenlicensed for 12
Monument
License 1778047 - Cassandra Drendellicensed for 8
Monument
License 1746914 - Frances Machovinalicensed for 12
Monument
License 1532296 - Michelle DeCasolicensed for 12
Monument
License 1771874
4 family child care homes in Monument
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angela Anguianolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Monument
License 99805 - Jennifer Greenlicensed for 9
Monument
License 1592460 - Jessica Wirfslicensed for 6
Monument
License 1789898 - Maria Aragundilicensed for 6
Monument
License 1719090
6 school-age programs in Monument
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Epic Summer Camp and After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 100
16328 Jackson Creek Parkway, 80132
License 1796130 - Leading Edge at Bear Creek ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
1330 Creekside Dr, 80132
License 1767708 - Leading Edge at Lewis-Palmer ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
1315 Lake Woodmoor Dr, 80132
License 1767009 - Leading Edge at Prairie Winds ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
790 E Kings Deer Point, 80132
License 1767076 - Monument's Best Summer Camp and After School ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 120
1150 Village Ridge Point, 80132
License 1775302 - YMCA Association Childcare @ TrilakeSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
17250 Jackson Creek PKWY, 80132
License 1558032
How can I get help paying for daycare in Monument?
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 6 of the 21 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 Monument: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Monument, CO?
In El Paso County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $350 a week ($18,223 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $266 a week. A family child care home charged a median $242 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 Monument?
Colorado's list shows 21 licensed programs in Monument as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 6 school-age programs, 4 group child care homes and 4 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,094 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Monument?
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 6 of the Monument 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.