Level 1
Daycare center
Cottage School
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 1
Daycares and preschools in Boulder, CO
87 licensed programs · 30 with Google ratings
Level 5
Daycare center
The Acorn School
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 5
Level 4
Daycare center
BVSD Mapleton Preschool
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 1
Daycare center
Family Learning Center
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 1
Level 4Daycare center
Persimmon Early Learning of YWCA Boulder County (formerly Children's Alley)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 2Daycare center
Blue Leaf School
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 2
Level 4
Preschool
BVSD Creekside Elementary Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Preschool
BVSD Douglass Elementary Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Preschool
BVSD Heatherwood Elementary Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Preschool
BVSD University Hill Elementary Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Daycare center
Bixby School
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 4
Head Start
Boulder County Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
Level 5
Daycare center
Off Broadway Preschool of Fine Arts
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 5
Level 4
Daycare center
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingLevel 4
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Licensed home daycares in Boulder
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (Colorado withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Colorado Shines | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara McGregor Large Family Child Care Home | 80305 | 74600 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Fabienne Geer Family Child Care Home | 80303 | 1615832 | 6 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Maria Wyss Large Family Child Care Home | 80302 | 1766597 | 8 | Not listed | Level 3 | No |
Before and after school programs in Boulder
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Colorado Shines | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&L Summer of Fun Day Camp School-Age Child Care Center | 80301 | 1773414 | 100 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC BCSIS/High Peaks School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 87722 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Bear Creek Elementary School School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 40067 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Columbine School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 1749037 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Community Montessori School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 6006 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Creekside Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 87723 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Crestview Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 7490 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Douglass Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 78411 | 105 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Eisenhower Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 40445 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Flatirons Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80302 | 40474 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Foothills Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 40475 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Heatherwood Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80301 | 79022 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Horizons K8 School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1555937 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Mesa Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 40480 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC University Hill Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80302 | 1749798 | 75 | school age | Not rated | No |
| BVSD SAC Whittier Elementary School-Age Child Care Center | 80302 | 94160 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Camp Galileo - East Boulder School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 1780617 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Camp Indigo School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1779142 | 115 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Cherryvale Day Camp School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1683189 | 150 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Boulder Parks and Recs @ Reservoir School-Age Child Care Center | 80301 | 1668190 | 50 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Boulder Parks and Recs East School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1519079 | 70 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Boulder Parks and Recs North School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 88491 | 50 | school age | Not rated | No |
| City of Boulder Parks and Recs South School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 103619 | 115 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Congregation Har HaShem School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1789527 | 30 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Friend's School Aftercare Program School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1524619 | 50 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Growing Gardens School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 1725143 | 60 | school age | Not rated | No |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Mackintosh Academy School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1783498 | 44 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Life Time Kids Camp School-Age Child Care Center | 80301 | 1786583 | 30 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Rocky Mountain Day Camp (3130 Repplier St) School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 1616507 | 200 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Rocky Mountain Day Camp (3740 Martin Dr) School-Age Child Care Center | 80305 | 1781569 | 200 | school age | Not rated | No |
| Sage Programs School-Age Child Care Center | 80304 | 1789135 | 12 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp Chautauq School-Age Child Care Center | 80303 | 1694743 | 65 | school age | Not rated | No |
| YMCA BV Mapleton Branch School-Age Child Care Center | 80301 | 47537 | 250 | school age | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Boulder: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Boulder?
Boulder has 87 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 44 daycare centers, 6 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 34 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Colorado?
Colorado Department of Early Childhood licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Colorado. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Colorado Shines?
Colorado Shines rates licensed programs from Level 1 to Level 5. Level 1 means the program is licensed and in good standing. Levels 3 to 5 are awarded after an on-site assessment of staff training, learning environment, family partnerships and child health. 53 of 87 programs in Boulder hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and Colorado withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Boulder?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Colorado families may qualify for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and Universal Preschool Colorado funds part-time preschool hours for every four-year-old.
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Source: Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report, Colorado Information Marketplace. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.