Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO)

The current data maps 7 listed providers to ZIP 81321 in Cortez, CO, spanning 2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs.

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Listed providers in ZIP 81321

Child Care Center Children's Kiva Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 47 Family Child Care Home Cindy Whitaker Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 12 Preschool Little Dinos Preschool and Learning Center Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 60 Head Start Program Mesa View Head Start Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Mesa View Head Start Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Piñon Project - Tree House Early Learning Center Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 88 Preschool Trinity Lutheran Preschool/Day Care Cortez, CO 81321 Capacity 80

Data profile for ZIP 81321

The current data covers the 7 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 81321: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 361 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	7
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	361

What to weigh in ZIP 81321

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 81321, Cortez, CO, 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.

State measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Children's Kiva	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	47
Cindy Whitaker	Family Child Care Home	Not rated	Not reported	12
Little Dinos Preschool and Learning Center	Preschool	Not rated	Not reported	60
Mesa View Head Start	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	16
Mesa View Head Start	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	58
Piñon Project - Tree House Early Learning Center	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	88
Trinity Lutheran Preschool/Day Care	Preschool	Not rated	Not reported	80

Care types in ZIP 81321

Care type	Providers	Directory
Child Care Centers	2	View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View ZIP directory
Preschools	2	View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs	2	View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

What types of care are available in ZIP 81321?

Providers in ZIP 81321 include child care centers (2), family child care homes (1), preschools (2), head start programs (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.

How many care providers are in ZIP 81321?

The current data lists 7 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO), across 4 care types.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Who operates the care providers in ZIP 81321?

Ownership is not reported for the providers currently listed in ZIP 81321.

What is the average quality rating in ZIP 81321?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 81321. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

Required disclosures

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