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Licensed Daycare in Fort Collins, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Collins?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Fort Collins

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 Fort Collins 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

80525 11 80524 8 80526 6 80521 6

Program types in Fort Collins

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

3 centers

All Fort Collins licensed centers

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A Infant Care

Active Kids Fort Collins #230

Fort Collins

Preschool (2-5) Cap 37

A Head Start

Arvada Generations Daycare #9

Fort Collins

2 years - 12 years Cap 30

A Group Care

Arvada Little Angels #7

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 94

A Family Daycare

Arvada Smart Start Academy #6

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 22

B Head Start

Boulder Panda Kids Academy #45

Fort Collins

2 years - 12 years Cap 120

B Preschool

Boulder Sunflower Daycare #44

Fort Collins

Preschool (2-5) Cap 27

B Before/After School

Boulder Wonder Years #46

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 71

C Family Daycare

Colorado Springs Childcare Academy #211

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 70

C Licensed Center

Colorado Springs Learning Center #210

Fort Collins

Infants & Toddlers Cap 46

C Group Care

Colorado Springs Little Stars Daycare #212

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 116

C Montessori

Colorado Springs Playhouse Academy #209

Fort Collins

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 113

D Head Start

Denver Bright Futures Daycare #192

Fort Collins

2 years - 12 years Cap 35

D Group Care

Denver Little Stars Daycare #190

Fort Collins

School Age (5+) Cap 19

D Preschool

Denver Rainbow Learning Center #191

Fort Collins

Preschool (2-5) Cap 120

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Arvada #8

Fort Collins

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Fort Collins, Colorado?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins 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.