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Licensed Daycare in Aurora, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Aurora?

Statewide averages in Colorado run roughly $1430/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Aurora daycares?

All licensed Colorado centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Aurora typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Aurora?

Colorado families can apply for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Aurora

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 Aurora 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 overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 59 kids

ZIP codes covered

80010 15 80012 10 80011 10 80014 9 80019 7 80018 7 80017 7 80016 7

Program types in Aurora

Montessori School

9 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

9 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

9 centers

Head Start Center

9 centers

Before & After School Care

9 centers

All Aurora licensed centers

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L Infant Care

Little Genius Highlands Ranch #142

Aurora

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Colorado Springs #47

Aurora

School Age (5+) Cap 102

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Fort Collins #69

Aurora

School Age (5+) Cap 83

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Thornton #91

Aurora

School Age (5+) Cap 24

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Centennial #122

Aurora

Infants & Toddlers Cap 15

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Highlands Ranch #144

Aurora

Infants & Toddlers Cap 34

T Head Start

Thornton Bright Futures Daycare #90

Aurora

2 years - 12 years Cap 114

T Family Daycare

Thornton Childcare Academy #87

Aurora

School Age (5+) Cap 19

T Infant Care

Thornton Kids First Academy #92

Aurora

Preschool (2-5) Cap 90

T Licensed Center

Thornton Learning Center #86

Aurora

Infants & Toddlers Cap 18

T Group Care

Thornton Little Stars Daycare #88

Aurora

School Age (5+) Cap 100

T Montessori

Thornton Playhouse Academy #85

Aurora

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 33

T Preschool

Thornton Rainbow Learning Center #89

Aurora

Preschool (2-5) Cap 119

T Montessori

Thornton Sunshine Daycare #93

Aurora

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 31

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of Colorado Springs #50

Aurora

Infants & Toddlers Cap 39

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Aurora, Colorado?

Our directory lists 70 licensed childcare centers in Aurora, Colorado, sourced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Aurora?

Statewide averages in Colorado run roughly $1430/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Aurora daycares?

All licensed Colorado centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Aurora typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Aurora?

Colorado families can apply for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (intake: (303) 866-5957). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Aurora daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Colorado Department of Early Childhood — Licensing & Administration search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.