Daycare in Vail, CO
5 licensed programs in Vail (Eagle County): 4 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 243 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 Eagle County
$333/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($17,295 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $333 | $226 |
| Toddler | $303 | $222 |
| Preschool | $291 | $222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
4 child care centers in Vail
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Children's Garden of LearningToddler, School-age · licensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
330 S Frontage Rd, 81657
License 1511356 - Pre Kamp Vail IPreschool · licensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
460 Vail Valley Dr, 81657
License 74328 - Red Sandstone Elementary Preschool ProgramPreschool · licensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
551 North Frontage Road, 81657
License 1535966 - Vail Child Care Center/Eagle Valley Child Care AssocInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
2099 N Frontage RD, 81657
License 1506189
1 school-age program in Vail
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- KidzoneSchool-age · licensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
551 N Frontage Road, 81657
License 80825
How can I get help paying for daycare in Vail?
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 5 of the 5 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 Vail: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Vail, CO?
In Eagle County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $333 a week ($17,295 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $291 a week. A family child care home charged a median $226 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 Vail?
Colorado's list shows 5 licensed programs in Vail as of October 2026: 4 child care centers and 1 school-age program. Together they're licensed for 243 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Vail?
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 5 of the Vail 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.