Daycare in Sterling, CO
15 licensed programs in Sterling (Logan County): 9 family child care homes, 3 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 364 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 Logan County
$166/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,635 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $166 | $136 |
| Toddler | $157 | $136 |
| Preschool | $157 | $136 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
3 child care centers in Sterling
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Hagen Early Education CenterSchool-age · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
301 Hagen ST, 80751
License 1534512 - Selc, LLCSchool-age · licensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
708 Broadway St, 80751
License 1769292 - Trinity Lutheran Early Education CenterSchool-age · licensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
732 Clark ST, 80751
License 30503
2 group child care homes in Sterling
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kristy Lechmanlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 1514901 - Virginia Joneslicensed for 12
Sterling
License 1657555
9 family child care homes in Sterling
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Brenda Fowleslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 1778558 - Doree Gilbertlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 78610 - Jacqueline Alonso Holtorflicensed for 6
Sterling
License 1792384 - Joyce Livelylicensed for 6
Sterling
License 105263 - Kelli Watermanlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 1733681 - Paris Thompsonlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 1790746 - Samantha Ewertzlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 1542921 - Tammy Bandylicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Sterling
License 3055 - Tina Browninglicensed for 9
Sterling
License 1520033
1 school-age program in Sterling
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Trinity Lutheran School Age ProgramSchool-age · licensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
732 Clark Street, 80751
License 1755742
How can I get help paying for daycare in Sterling?
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 11 of the 15 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 Sterling: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Sterling, CO?
In Logan County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $166 a week ($8,635 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $157 a week. A family child care home charged a median $136 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 Sterling?
Colorado's list shows 15 licensed programs in Sterling as of October 2026: 9 family child care homes, 3 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 364 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Sterling?
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 11 of the Sterling 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.