Average daycare prices and childcare options in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area
Colorado Springs Childcare Cost Summary
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Preschool
Affordability in Colorado Springs
of median household income goes to infant childcare
The median household income in the Colorado Springs metro area is $99,694. Childcare costs represent a significant portion of family budgets in this area.
How Colorado Springs Compares
| Location | Infant (Monthly) | Infant (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Colorado Average | $1,542 | $18,500 |
| National Average | $1,233 | $14,800 |
Colorado Springs childcare costs are 15% higher than the Colorado state average.
Statewide Information
For more details on childcare costs, subsidies, and paid family leave programs across Colorado, see our comprehensive Colorado Childcare Cost Guide.
Types of Childcare in Colorado Springs
Daycare Centers
Center-based care in Colorado Springs averages $1,769/month for infants. The Colorado Springs, CO area has numerous licensed centers offering full-time care.
Family Daycare
Family daycare (in-home care providers) averages $1,328/month for infants in Colorado Springs – typically 25% less than centers.
Nanny/Au Pair
Private in-home care through a nanny in Colorado Springs typically costs $53,070/year for full-time care, higher than the national average due to cost of living.
Financial Assistance in Colorado
Child Care Subsidy Program
Colorado’s childcare subsidy program helps eligible families. Contact your local resource and referral agency to apply.
Tax Benefits
- Dependent Care FSA: Save up to $5,000/year pre-tax
- Child and Dependent Care Credit: Up to $3,000 per child
- Child Tax Credit: Up to $2,000 per child
