Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Colorado

Colorado is home to 1,479 state-licensed care providers spanning 58 counties and 209 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

209Cities

58Counties

1,479Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	643	View in Colorado
Family Child Care Homes	516	View in Colorado
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	320	View in Colorado
Head Start Programs	215	View in Colorado
School-Age Programs	476	View in Colorado
Child Care Providers	22	View in Colorado

Cities in Colorado

Denver, CO 280 providers Colorado Springs, CO 229 providers Aurora, CO 152 providers Fort Collins, CO 66 providers Greeley, CO 60 providers Arvada, CO 53 providers Lakewood, CO 53 providers Grand Junction, CO 49 providers Parker, CO 48 providers Loveland, CO 44 providers Thornton, CO 38 providers Boulder, CO 37 providers

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Choosing care in Colorado

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Colorado, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Colorado have?

According to current licensing data, Colorado has 1,479 licensed providers: 643 child care centers, 516 family child care homes, and 320 preschools.

How does Colorado score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Colorado has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Colorado have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora lead Colorado for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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