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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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E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Westminster #145

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 43

F Preschool

Fort Collins Childcare Academy #107

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 32

F Infant Care

Fort Collins Generations Daycare #102

Littleton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

F Head Start

Fort Collins Little Angels #100

Littleton

2 years - 12 years Cap 77

F Family Daycare

Fort Collins Playhouse Academy #105

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 43

H Licensed Center

Highlands Ranch Precious Moments #176

Littleton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 15

H Before/After School

Highlands Ranch Sunflower Daycare #181

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 87

H Montessori

Highlands Ranch Wonder Years #183

Littleton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 107

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Highlands Ranch #180

Littleton

2 years - 12 years Cap 74

K Group Care

Kids R Us Highlands Ranch #178

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 113

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Centennial #162

Littleton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 19

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Westminster #140

Littleton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 81

L Montessori

Little Hearts Denver #67

Littleton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 65

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Centennial #164

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 106

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Westminster #142

Littleton

School Age (5+) Cap 61

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.