Daycare in Steamboat Springs, CO
22 licensed programs in Steamboat Springs (Routt County): 10 child care centers, 9 school-age programs, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,013 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 Routt County
$332/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,246 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $332 | $239 |
| Toddler | $350 | $240 |
| Preschool | $318 | $240 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
10 child care centers in Steamboat Springs
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Discovery Learning CenterSchool-age · licensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2875 Village DR, 80487
License 45497 - Grand Kids Day Care CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
1100 Central Park DR UNIT B, 80487
License 46671 - Heritage Park Preschool DBA Ski Town Early Learning CenterInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
1647 Mid Valley Drive, 80487
License 1609886 - Holy Name PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
514 Oak ST, 80477
License 1556825 - Play GardenToddler, School-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
345 Anglers DR STE B, 80487
License 1677047 - Sleeping Giant PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
40250 Giant View Dr, 80487
License 1757704 - Soda Creek PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 30
220 Park Avenue, 80487
License 1672249 - Steamboat Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
3001 S. Lincoln Ave, Suites A and B, 80487
License 1769733 - Steamboat MontessoriSchool-age · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
27285 Brandon CIR, 80487
License 1685805 - Strawberry Park ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 30
39620 Amethyst Dr., 80487
License 1764999
1 group child care home in Steamboat Springs
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Leneh Wingardlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Steamboat Springs
License 1627181
2 family child care homes in Steamboat Springs
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Jennifer Creaganlicensed for 9
Steamboat Springs
License 1644882 - Monica Sevenskilicensed for 6
Steamboat Springs
License 1507502
9 school-age programs in Steamboat Springs
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Book TrailsSchool-age · licensed for 27
68 9th ST, 80477
License 1625206 - Howelsen Hill Fireplace RoomSchool-age · licensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
845 Howelsen Pkwy, 80477
License 1733481 - Howelsen Hill Lodge Mobile Summer CampSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
845 River RD, 80487
License 1532820 - Howelsen Ice ArenaSchool-age · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
285 Howelsen Pkwy, 80487
License 1764760 - Igloo Child CareSchool-age · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
220 Park AVE, 80477
License 1506630 - Perry Mansfield Performing Arts SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 50
40755 Rcr 36, 80487
License 93550 - Steamboat Kids Play Garden LLCSchool-age · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
365 Anglers Dr, Suite B, 80487
License 1770655 - Steamboat Summer Mountain CampSchool-age · licensed for 150
2305 Mt. Werner CIR, 80487
License 1515149 - Yampatika Outdoor Awareness AssociationSchool-age · licensed for 36
35435 Hwy 40, 80487
License 1743861
How can I get help paying for daycare in Steamboat Springs?
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 14 of the 22 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 Steamboat Springs: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Steamboat Springs, CO?
In Routt County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $332 a week ($17,246 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $318 a week. A family child care home charged a median $239 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 Steamboat Springs?
Colorado's list shows 22 licensed programs in Steamboat Springs as of October 2026: 10 child care centers, 9 school-age programs, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,013 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Steamboat Springs?
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 14 of the Steamboat Springs 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.