Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Chaffee County

Chaffee County, Colorado is home to 4 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, CO 1 providers Buena Vista, CO 2 providers Salida, CO 4 providers

Child Care Centers in Chaffee County

2 providers in Chaffee County: Buena Vista

Child Care Center Shining Mountains Montessori School Buena Vista, CO 81211 Capacity 20 Child Care Center The Grove - BV School's Early Learning Program Buena Vista, CO 81211 Capacity 126

Family Child Care Homes in Chaffee County

1 provider in Chaffee County: Salida

Family Child Care Home Christina Knoblock Salida, CO 81201 Capacity 6

Preschools in Chaffee County

1 provider in Chaffee County:

Preschool Chaffee County Childcare Initiative DBA Ark Valley Preschool CO 81242 Capacity 25

Head Start Programs in Chaffee County

2 providers in Chaffee County: Salida

Head Start Program Children's Discovery Ranch Salida, CO 81201 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Salida Early Childhood Center Salida, CO 81201 Capacity 48

Child Care Providers in Chaffee County

1 provider in Chaffee County: Salida

Child Care Provider Go West Camps Salida, CO 81201 Capacity 40

Choosing care in Chaffee County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Chaffee County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Chaffee County have?

According to current licensing data, Chaffee County, Colorado has 4 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Chaffee County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Buena Vista, Salida have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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