Daycare in Wellington, CO
17 licensed programs in Wellington (Larimer County): 9 family child care homes, 4 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 440 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 Larimer County
$391/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,345 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $391 | $232 |
| Toddler | $351 | $216 |
| Preschool | $291 | $216 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
4 child care centers in Wellington
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- AlphaBEST @ Eyestone ElementaryPreschool · licensed for 15
4000 Wilson Avenue, 80549
License 1791477 - Bee CuriousInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
7250 5th St, 80549
License 1799307 - Creative Kids Corner LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
4103 Hayes Avenue, 80549
License 1722351 - PSD ECE @ EyestoneSchool-age · licensed for 96
4000 Wilson Ave., 80549
License 84660
2 group child care homes in Wellington
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amanda Vogtlicensed for 8
Wellington
License 1701136 - Christopher Maganalicensed for 12
Wellington
License 1696615
9 family child care homes in Wellington
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angel Hoffmanlicensed for 6
Wellington
License 1768416 - Angela Billingtonlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Wellington
License 1554478 - Casey Junkerlicensed for 9
Wellington
License 1590493 - Crystal Gertsonlicensed for 6
Wellington
License 1769771 - Lindsey Jordangerlicensed for 9
Wellington
License 1660688 - Lisa Caballero-Stephenslicensed for 9
Wellington
License 1682966 - Lynne Whiteheadlicensed for 9
Wellington
License 64954 - Olivia Millerlicensed for 6
Wellington
License 1706524 - Ruth Purnelllicensed for 6
Wellington
License 1686190
2 school-age programs in Wellington
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- AlphaBEST @ Eyestone ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
4000 Wilson Avenue, 80549
License 1746408 - AlphaBEST @ Rice ElementarySchool-age · licensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
7000 Third Street, 80549
License 1746170
How can I get help paying for daycare in Wellington?
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 17 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 Wellington: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Wellington, CO?
In Larimer County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $391 a week ($20,345 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $291 a week. A family child care home charged a median $232 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 Wellington?
Colorado's list shows 17 licensed programs in Wellington as of October 2026: 9 family child care homes, 4 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 440 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Wellington?
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 Wellington 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.