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Licensed Daycare in Longmont, Colorado

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

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 Longmont 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 Longmont typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Longmont?

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 .

18 licensed daycares in Longmont, 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 Longmont

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 Longmont 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: 67 kids

ZIP codes covered

80501 39 80504 6 80503 6 1

Program types in Longmont

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Infant Care

2 centers

All Longmont licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Pueblo #16

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 63

B Licensed Center

Boulder Discovery Preschool #33

Longmont

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115

B Family Daycare

Boulder Stepping Stones #34

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 96

C Head Start

Colorado Springs Panda Kids Academy #198

Longmont

2 years - 12 years Cap 80

C Before/After School

Colorado Springs Wonder Years #199

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 35

D Montessori

Denver Cloud Nine Kids #179

Longmont

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 26

D Family Daycare

Denver Smart Start Academy #181

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 53

F Group Care

First Steps Boulder #35

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 56

F Family Daycare

Fort Collins Learning Tree #217

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 101

F Preschool

Fort Collins Sunflower Daycare #219

Longmont

Preschool (2-5) Cap 97

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Fort Collins #218

Longmont

School Age (5+) Cap 43

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Thornton #238

Longmont

Infants & Toddlers Cap 108

L Infant Care

Little Genius Colorado Springs #200

Longmont

Preschool (2-5) Cap 61

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Denver #180

Longmont

Infants & Toddlers Cap 34

P Head Start

Pueblo Creative Kids #15

Longmont

2 years - 12 years Cap 76

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

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Longmont, Colorado?

Our directory lists 18 licensed childcare centers in Longmont, 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 Longmont?

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 Longmont 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 Longmont typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Longmont?

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 Longmont 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.