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Licensed Daycare in Littleton, Colorado

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

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 Littleton 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 Littleton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Littleton?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Littleton

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 Littleton 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

80122 8 80127 7 80125 7 80124 7 80120 7 1

Program types in Littleton

Preschool Program

5 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

5 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

5 centers

Montessori School

4 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

All Littleton licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Active Kids Fort Collins #104

Littleton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 24

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Thornton #126

Littleton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 33

C Preschool

Centennial Learning Tree #157

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 86

C Before/After School

Centennial Sunflower Daycare #159

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 67

C Montessori

Centennial Wonder Years #161

Littleton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 40

C Infant Care

Colorado Springs Bright Futures Daycare #88

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 65

C Preschool

Colorado Springs Childcare Academy #85

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

C Montessori

Colorado Springs KinderSmile #81

Littleton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 88

C Head Start

Colorado Springs Little Stars Daycare #86

Littleton

2 years - 12 years Cap 42

C Family Daycare

Colorado Springs Playhouse Academy #83

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 19

D Infant Care

Denver Bright Futures Daycare #66

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

D Group Care

Denver Learning Center #62

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 75

D Head Start

Denver Little Stars Daycare #64

Littleton

2 years - 12 years Cap 88

D Family Daycare

Denver Sunshine Daycare #69

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 31

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Thornton #123

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 73

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Littleton, Colorado?

Our directory lists 35 licensed childcare centers in Littleton, 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 Littleton?

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 Littleton 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 Littleton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Littleton?

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 Littleton 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.