Licensed Daycare in Boulder, Colorado
124 licensed daycares in Boulder, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Colorado licensing records.
Boulder listings updated May 2026 from official Colorado records.
Daycare in Boulder: what parents should know
There are 124 licensed childcare providers on record in Boulder, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 37% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Colorado license at indexing time, sourced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration.
For age coverage, 4 centers in Boulder report infant care (roughly 3% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 11 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 4 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Boulder spans 7+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 5% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Boulder providers are approved for approximately 8,536 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Boulder childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Boulder
ChildCare Aware reports the Colorado average full-time cost at $1,430/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Boulder vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Colorado families may also qualify for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957).
Full Colorado licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
Largest licensed centers in Boulder
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Boulder licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Boulder
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programColorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(303) 866-5957 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Boulder, Colorado are compiled from official Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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