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

Otero County, Colorado is home to 2 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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La Junta, CO 2 providers Manzanola, CO 1 providers Rocky Ford, CO 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Otero County

1 provider in Otero County: Rocky Ford

Child Care Center Otero College Child Dev. Svcs. RockyFord A Rocky Ford, CO 81067 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Otero County

1 provider in Otero County: La Junta

Family Child Care Home Elisa Lubbers-Leialoha La Junta, CO 81050 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Otero County

4 providers in Otero County: La Junta, Manzanola, Rocky Ford

Head Start Program Columbian Early Childhood Center La Junta, CO 81050 Capacity 71 Head Start Program Manzanola (annex) Manzanola, CO 81058 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Rocky Ford Annex Rocky Ford, CO 81067 Capacity 29 Head Start Program Rocky Ford Center Rocky Ford, CO 81067 Capacity 39

Choosing care in Otero County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Otero 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 Otero County have?

According to current licensing data, Otero County, Colorado has 2 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Otero County have care providers?

Based on the current data, La Junta, Manzanola, Rocky Ford 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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