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Licensed Daycare in First Interstate, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in First Interstate?

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 First Interstate 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 First Interstate typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in First Interstate?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in First Interstate

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 First Interstate 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: 78 kids

ZIP codes covered

80293 7

Program types in First Interstate

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All First Interstate licensed centers

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C Preschool

Centennial Playhouse Academy #213

First Interstate

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

C Montessori

Colorado Springs Bright Beginnings #137

First Interstate

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 45

H Group Care

Happy Days Denver Daycare #118

First Interstate

School Age (5+) Cap 101

H Licensed Center

Highlands Ranch Generations Daycare #232

First Interstate

Infants & Toddlers Cap 116

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Thornton #175

First Interstate

School Age (5+) Cap 100

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Fort Collins #156

First Interstate

2 years - 12 years Cap 86

W Infant Care

Westminster Little Stars Daycare #194

First Interstate

Preschool (2-5) Cap 41

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in First Interstate, Colorado?

Our directory lists 7 licensed childcare centers in First Interstate, 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 First Interstate?

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 First Interstate 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 First Interstate typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in First Interstate?

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 First Interstate 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.