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Licensed Daycare in Boulder, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Boulder?

Statewide averages in Colorado run roughly $1430/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boulder daycares?

All licensed Colorado centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boulder typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Boulder?

Colorado families can apply for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Boulder

ChildCare Aware reports the Colorado average full-time cost at $1,430/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Boulder vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Colorado families may also qualify for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957).

Full Colorado licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

80304 10 80301 9 80303 8 80302 8 1

Program types in Boulder

Preschool Program

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

Montessori School

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

All Boulder licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Highlands Ranch #234

Boulder

School Age (5+) Cap 99

C Licensed Center

Centennial Bright Futures Daycare #218

Boulder

Infants & Toddlers Cap 48

C Before/After School

Centennial Childcare Academy #215

Boulder

School Age (5+) Cap 49

C Infant Care

Centennial Little Stars Daycare #216

Boulder

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

C Montessori

Centennial Rainbow Learning Center #217

Boulder

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 59

C Family Daycare

Colorado Springs Children's Place #139

Boulder

School Age (5+) Cap 114

C Preschool

Colorado Springs KinderCare #141

Boulder

Preschool (2-5) Cap 105

C Head Start

Colorado Springs Primrose School #142

Boulder

2 years - 12 years Cap 110

D Infant Care

Denver Discovery Preschool #122

Boulder

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

D Head Start

Denver Primrose School #120

Boulder

2 years - 12 years Cap 15

D Montessori

Denver Stepping Stones #123

Boulder

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 62

F Infant Care

Fort Collins ABC Childcare #158

Boulder

Preschool (2-5) Cap 33

F Montessori

Fort Collins Bright Beginnings #159

Boulder

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 73

F Family Daycare

Fort Collins Children's Place #161

Boulder

School Age (5+) Cap 66

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Fort Collins #160

Boulder

Infants & Toddlers Cap 55

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Boulder, Colorado?

Our directory lists 28 licensed childcare centers in Boulder, Colorado, sourced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Boulder?

Statewide averages in Colorado run roughly $1430/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boulder daycares?

All licensed Colorado centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boulder typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Boulder?

Colorado families can apply for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Boulder daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.