Daycare in Telluride, CO
9 licensed programs in Telluride (San Miguel County): 8 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 290 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 San Miguel County
$403/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,961 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $403 | $311 |
| Toddler | $353 | $271 |
| Preschool | $317 | $271 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Telluride
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Elaine's PlaceToddler · licensed for 14 · Accepts subsidy
894 Blackbear Road, 81435
License 1779052 - Montessori at Mountain SchoolPreschool · licensed for 45
200 San Miguel River DR, 81435
License 1543053 - Mountain Munchkins/Town of Mountain VillageInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 40 · Accepts subsidy
415 Mountain Village BLVD BLDG 2, 81435
License 1529054 - Mountain Sprouts PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
135 E Galena, 81435
License 1513738 - Rainbow Preschool & Rockies School Age PrograSchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
538 W Colorado AVE, 81435
License 46708 - Rascals Toddler ProgramToddler · licensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
405 Society DR, 81435
License 4830 - Telluride District PreschoolSchool-age · licensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
447 W Columbia, 81435
License 68034 - Telluride PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
930 E Colorado AVE, 81435
License 14215
1 school-age program in Telluride
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Telluride Kids CampSchool-age · licensed for 60
697 Mountain Village BLVD, 81435
License 1541465
How can I get help paying for daycare in Telluride?
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 7 of the 9 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 Telluride: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Telluride, CO?
In San Miguel County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $403 a week ($20,961 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $317 a week. A family child care home charged a median $311 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 Telluride?
Colorado's list shows 9 licensed programs in Telluride as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 290 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Telluride?
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 7 of the Telluride 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.