Home daycares in Gunnison, CO
3 licensed programs · 1 with Google ratings
A home daycare, also called family child care, is run by a licensed or registered provider in their own home. Groups are small and mixed-age, and hours are often more flexible than a center. States cap the number of children by the ages in care. Home addresses are private residences, so this directory shows the ZIP code only.
Licensed home daycares in Gunnison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Birdsong Large Family Child Care Home | 81230 | 1613337 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Julie Townsley Large Family Child Care Home | 81230 | 40010 | 12 | Not listed | Level 1 | No |
| Paola Tapia Large Family Child Care Home | 81230 | 1773568 | 12 | Not listed | Level 2 | No |
Childcare in Gunnison: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Gunnison?
Gunnison has 6 licensed programs on the Colorado register: 2 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
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. 5 of 6 programs in Gunnison 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 Gunnison?
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.
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report, Colorado Information Marketplace. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.