Licensed Daycare in Gilcrest, Colorado
7 licensed daycares in Gilcrest, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Colorado licensing records.
Gilcrest listings updated May 2026 from official Colorado records.
Daycare in Gilcrest: what parents should know
Our directory lists 7 licensed childcare providers in Gilcrest, Colorado, with Preschool the most common type (about 29% 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, 1 center in Gilcrest report infant care (roughly 14% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 2 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
About 14% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Gilcrest report capacity for roughly 434 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Gilcrest childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Gilcrest
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 Gilcrest 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
- 62 kids
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Largest licensed centers in Gilcrest
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
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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.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Gilcrest, 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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