Most Expensive Childcare in Colorado
Ceiling price 74% above the Colorado infant average
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. A higher price does not imply better care; verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or Colorado's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Most Expensive Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver County | $22,357/yr |
| 2 | Jefferson County | $21,590/yr |
| 3 | Boulder County | $21,000/yr |
| 4 | San Miguel County | $20,961/yr |
| 5 | Douglas County | $20,862/yr |
| 6 | Adams County | $20,405/yr |
| 7 | Larimer County | $20,345/yr |
| 8 | Park County | $20,077/yr |
| 9 | Summit County | $19,744/yr |
| 10 | Arapahoe County | $19,625/yr |
| 11 | Ouray County | $18,996/yr |
| 12 | El Paso County | $18,223/yr |
| 13 | Grand County | $17,776/yr |
| 14 | Broomfield County | $17,753/yr |
| 15 | Weld County | $17,740/yr |
| 16 | Eagle County | $17,295/yr |
| 17 | Routt County | $17,246/yr |
| 18 | Garfield County | $15,462/yr |
| 19 | San Juan County | $15,306/yr |
| 20 | Gilpin County | $15,306/yr |
| 21 | Moffat County | $15,153/yr |
| 22 | La Plata County | $14,872/yr |
| 23 | Huerfano County | $14,825/yr |
| 24 | Gunnison County | $14,825/yr |
| 25 | Chaffee County | $14,724/yr |
| 26 | Teller County | $14,713/yr |
| 27 | Elbert County | $14,591/yr |
| 28 | Clear Creek County | $14,508/yr |
| 29 | Pitkin County | $14,170/yr |
| 30 | Pueblo County | $13,390/yr |
| 31 | Montrose County | $12,350/yr |
| 32 | Lake County | $12,051/yr |
| 33 | Custer County | $11,601/yr |
| 34 | Archuleta County | $11,601/yr |
| 35 | Mesa County | $11,575/yr |
| 36 | Dolores County | $11,404/yr |
| 37 | Montezuma County | $10,104/yr |
| 38 | Saguache County | $9,729/yr |
| 39 | Washington County | $9,688/yr |
| 40 | Rio Blanco County | $9,672/yr |
| 41 | Costilla County | $9,521/yr |
| 42 | Crowley County | $9,485/yr |
| 43 | Rio Grande County | $9,305/yr |
| 44 | Kit Carson County | $9,240/yr |
| 45 | Mineral County | $9,175/yr |
| 46 | Morgan County | $8,970/yr |
| 47 | Alamosa County | $8,928/yr |
| 48 | Lincoln County | $8,728/yr |
| 49 | Logan County | $8,635/yr |
| 50 | Fremont County | $8,635/yr |
Steep ceiling gap inside Colorado
Signature read: the top price sits 74% above the Colorado infant average — a steep in-state ceiling gap on this NDCP list. Denver County posts $22,357/year — 74% over the $12,821 state average — with toddler $19,469 and preschool $17,264.
All 50 priced Colorado counties on this board are sorted by center infant price, highest first (NDCP). Ranked by reported cost only — not quality, safety, or licensing.
Methodology
High-avg state board: counties sorted by NDCP center infant cost (2022), highest first; state benchmark $12,821/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · Colorado costliest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.