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Licensed Daycare in Federal Heights, Colorado

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Federal Heights?

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 Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Federal Heights?

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 .

7 licensed daycares in Federal Heights, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Colorado licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,430/mo

Colorado avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Federal Heights

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 Federal Heights 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: 54 kids

ZIP codes covered

80221 7

Program types in Federal Heights

Licensed Group Child Care Home

All Federal Heights licensed centers

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C Head Start

Centennial Discovery Preschool #190

Federal Heights

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

C Licensed Center

Colorado Springs Panda Kids Academy #114

Federal Heights

Infants & Toddlers Cap 41

D Preschool

Denver Cloud Nine Kids #95

Federal Heights

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111

F Before/After School

Fort Collins Learning Tree #133

Federal Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 25

H Family Daycare

Highlands Ranch KinderCare #209

Federal Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 80

T Group Care

Thornton Precious Moments #152

Federal Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 18

W Montessori

Westminster Little Scholars #171

Federal Heights

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 25

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Federal Heights, Colorado?

Our directory lists 7 licensed childcare centers in Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights?

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 Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Federal Heights?

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 Federal Heights 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.