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Licensed Daycare in Grand Junction, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Grand Junction?

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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Grand Junction?

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 .

24 licensed daycares in Grand Junction, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Colorado licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Grand Junction

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 Grand Junction 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

81501 17 81506 6 81505 6 81503 6 2

Program types in Grand Junction

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Before & After School Care

All Grand Junction licensed centers

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C Group Care

Centennial Creative Kids #68

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 101

C Before/After School

Centennial Golden Gate Daycare #71

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 104

C Family Daycare

Centennial Little Scholars #67

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 101

C Head Start

Centennial Precious Moments #70

Grand Junction

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

D Before/After School

Denver Cloud Nine Kids #473

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 66

D Licensed Center

Denver Little Angels #476

Grand Junction

Infants & Toddlers Cap 71

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Denver #477

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 27

F Before/After School

Fort Collins Cloud Nine Kids #13

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 27

F Group Care

Fort Collins Panda Kids Academy #10

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 58

F Preschool

Fort Collins Wonder Years #11

Grand Junction

Preschool (2-5) Cap 50

H Group Care

Highlands Ranch Creative Kids #90

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 75

H Infant Care

Highlands Ranch Discovery Preschool #86

Grand Junction

Preschool (2-5) Cap 72

H Family Daycare

Highlands Ranch Little Scholars #89

Grand Junction

School Age (5+) Cap 94

H Montessori

Highlands Ranch Stepping Stones #87

Grand Junction

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 103

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Thornton #30

Grand Junction

Infants & Toddlers Cap 53

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

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Grand Junction, Colorado?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction?

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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Grand Junction?

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 Grand Junction 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.