Daycare in Morrison, CO
12 licensed programs in Morrison (Jefferson County): 6 family child care homes, 3 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 414 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 Jefferson County
$415/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($21,590 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $415 | $271 |
| Toddler | $358 | $258 |
| Preschool | $327 | $258 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
3 child care centers in Morrison
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Kendallvue PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
13658 W Marlowe Ave, 80465
License 19469 - Little Den Early Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
19423 N Turkey Creek RD, 80465
License 1642567 - Red Rocks Christian PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 118
14711 W Morrison RD, 80465
License 1548031
6 family child care homes in Morrison
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angeline Kisanlicensed for 6
Morrison
License 1551613 - Jennifer Macelicensed for 9
Morrison
License 7366 - Kara Applegatelicensed for 6
Morrison
License 1520836 - Kathy Bravolicensed for 6
Morrison
License 1528146 - Rachel Nestellicensed for 9
Morrison
License 1616391 - Tamra Wadelicensed for 6
Morrison
License 1556680
3 school-age programs in Morrison
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Summer CampSchool-age · licensed for 44
16831 W Alameda PKWY, 80465
License 3819 - Red Rocks School Age EnrichmentSchool-age · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
17199 Hwy 74, 80465
License 1510529 - SACC at Kendallvue ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
13658 W Marlow AVE, 80465
License 47974
How can I get help paying for daycare in Morrison?
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 4 of the 12 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 Morrison: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Morrison, CO?
In Jefferson County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $415 a week ($21,590 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $327 a week. A family child care home charged a median $271 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 Morrison?
Colorado's list shows 12 licensed programs in Morrison as of October 2026: 6 family child care homes, 3 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 414 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Morrison?
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 4 of the Morrison 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.