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

Montezuma County, Colorado is home to 7 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Cortez, CO 7 providers Mancos, CO 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Montezuma County

3 providers in Montezuma County: Cortez, Mancos

Child Care Center Children's Kiva Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 47 Child Care Center Mancos Early Learning Center Mancos, CO 81328 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Piñon Project - Tree House Early Learning Center Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 88

Family Child Care Homes in Montezuma County

1 provider in Montezuma County: Cortez

Family Child Care Home Cindy Whitaker Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 12

Preschools in Montezuma County

3 providers in Montezuma County: Cortez, Mancos

Preschool Little Dinos Preschool and Learning Center Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 60 Preschool Mancos Valley Dragonfly Preschool Mancos, CO 81328 Capacity 30 Preschool Trinity Lutheran Preschool/Day Care Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 80

Head Start Programs in Montezuma County

3 providers in Montezuma County: Mancos, Cortez

Head Start Program Mancos Early Learning Center Mancos, CO 81328 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Mesa View Head Start Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Mesa View Head Start Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 58

Choosing care in Montezuma 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.

When you are choosing care in Montezuma County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Montezuma County, Colorado has 7 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Montezuma County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Cortez, Mancos 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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