The Nest Schools, Highlands Ranch
405 Dad Clark Drive, 80126
- Capacity
- 250
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
Colorado city directory
Childcare centers in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch has 86 licensed childcare centers and homes in Colorado's licensing records. Among the 322 Colorado cities with listings, Highlands Ranch ranks #15 by centers and homes on file. 32 of 86 centers and homes accept Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. By county, all 86 are recorded in Douglas County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (opens in a new tab) public records · Colorado childcare guide → · How we compile this →
- 86licensed centers and homes in Highlands Ranchon file in the state's licensing records
- 5,577licensed seatsof 86 centers and homes reporting capacity
- 37%accept Colorado Child Care Assistance Programof 86 centers and homes reporting
Licensed childcare centers and homes in Highlands Ranch
Showing 1 to 50 of 86 · sorted largest first · 50 per page
- Child care center
- Child care center
Cherry Hills Christian Preschool
3900 E Grace Blvd, 80126
- Capacity
- 163
- Child care center
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
1101 Sgt John Stiles Dr, 80129
- Capacity
- 161
- Child care center
Primrose School at Highlands Ranch
9055 S Ridgeline Blvd, 80129
- Capacity
- 158
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
The Learning Experience
1403 Plaza Drive, 80129
- Capacity
- 155
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC
9290 Ridgeline Blvd, 80129
- Capacity
- 152
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
3501 Poston Pkwy, 80126
- Capacity
- 150
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
ESPREE CHILD LEARNING CENTER
5811 Gleneagles Village Pkwy, 80130
- Capacity
- 150
- Child care center
Our Village Childrens Academy
9314 Commerce Center Street, 80129
- Capacity
- 150
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
St. Andrew Preschool
9203 S University Blvd, 80126
- Capacity
- 150
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Preschool program
ST LUKE'S LITTLE SCHOOL
8817 S Broadway, 80129
- Capacity
- 150
- Child care center
Highlands Ranch Community Association
9568 S University Blvd, 80126
- Capacity
- 132
- School-age child care center
STEM ACADEMY BASE
8773 S Ridgeline Blvd, 80129
- Capacity
- 130
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
REDSTONE BASE PROGRAM
9970 Glenstone Cir, 80130
- Capacity
- 120
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
Steve & Kate's Camp - Highlands Ranch
4085 Lark Sparrow Street, 80126
- Capacity
- 120
- Child care center
Smart Bear Learning
6388 E County Line Rd, 80126
- Capacity
- 112
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
Ivybrook Academy
9345 S. Colorado Blvd, 80126
- Capacity
- 109
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
3350 Summit View Pkwy, 80126
- Capacity
- 106
- Child care center
Living Way Christian Preschool
345 E Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, 80126
- Capacity
- 102
- School-age child care center
Base Programs
9760 S Hackberry St, 80129
- Capacity
- 100
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
6585 Collegiate Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 100
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
2861 Baneberry Ct, 80129
- Capacity
- 100
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
10345 Arrowwood Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 100
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
SKY VIEW ACADEMY
6161 Business Center Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 100
- Child care center
Christ Lutheran Church Preschool
8997 S Broadway, 80129
- Capacity
- 97
- School-age child care center
Camp Galileo - Highlands Ranch
6161 Business Center Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 96
- Resident camp
Avid4 Adventure Highlands Ranch Day Camp
2121 Dad Clark Drive, 80126
- Capacity
- 95
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
1305 Timbervale Trl, 80129
- Capacity
- 95
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
Little People's Landing
122 Plaza Drive, 80129
- Capacity
- 91
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
Base Programs
805 W English Sparrow Trl, 80129
- Capacity
- 90
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
Kid City USA Highlands Ranch
8373 Burnley Ct, 80126
- Capacity
- 90
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
WESTRIDGE PRESCHOOL
9650 S Foothills Canyon Blvd, 80129
- Capacity
- 89
- Preschool program
Douglas Cty School Copper Mesa Elem Preschool
3501 Poston Pkwy, 80126
- Capacity
- 88
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
BASE Programs
9660 Salford Ln, 80126
- Capacity
- 85
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
Arma Dei Academy Preschool
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, 80126
- Capacity
- 80
- Child care center
SKY VIEW ACADEMY
6161 Business Center Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 80
- School-age child care center
Northridge Childcare Program
555 Southpark Rd, 80126
- Capacity
- 75
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
Sand Creek Elementary School
8898 Maplewood Dr, 80126
- Capacity
- 75
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
Summit View Elementary School
10200 S Piedmont Dr, 80126
- Capacity
- 70
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
B.A.S.E Programs
8780 Venneford Ranch, 80126
- Capacity
- 65
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
LIGHTNING BOLTS BASE
2270 Plaza Dr, 80129
- Capacity
- 65
- Preschool program
DOUGLAS CTY SCHL ARROWWOOD PRESCHL
10345 Arrowwood, 80130
- Capacity
- 60
- Preschool program
DOUGLAS CTY SCHL SAND CREEK PRSCHL
8898 Maplewood Dr, 80126
- Capacity
- 60
- Child care center
MILE HIGH ACADEMY CHILDCARE
1733 Dad Clark Drive, 80126
- Capacity
- 60
- School-age child care center
Base Programs
10625 Weathersfield Way, 80129
- Capacity
- 50
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
BASE Programs
8780 Venneford Ranch Rd, 80126
- Capacity
- 50
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- School-age child care center
Innovation Learning @ Platte River
4085 Lark Sparrow Street, 80126
- Capacity
- 45
- Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
- Child care center
KidsTown at Highlands Ranch
537 W Highalnds Ranch Parkway, 80129
- Capacity
- 41
- Child care center
Douglas Cty Schl Coyote Creek
2861 Banberry Ct, 80129
- Capacity
- 40
- Preschool program
Silver Spruce Preschool
6585 Collegiate Dr, 80130
- Capacity
- 40
Paying for childcare in Highlands Ranch
Three programs can help Highlands Ranch families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Highlands Ranch", it counts Highlands Ranch centers and homes; where it says "Across Colorado", it counts the whole state.
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Colorado child care subsidy. Administered by: CDEC, administered by county departments
37%In Highlands Ranchaccept this program32 of 86 centers and homes reporting
52%Across Coloradoare current subsidy providers1,807 of 3,501 centers reporting
About Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (opens in a new tab)
Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK Colorado)
Colorado pre-K. Administered by: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)
Head Start and Early Head Start
Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.
100%Across Coloradoaccept Head Start14 of 14 centers reporting
100%Across Coloradoaccept Early Head Start15 of 15 centers reporting
Frequently asked questions about childcare in Highlands Ranch
Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Highlands Ranch?
Highlands Ranch has 86 licensed childcare centers and homes in Colorado's licensing records. Among the 322 Colorado cities with listings, Highlands Ranch ranks #15 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration.
Which Highlands Ranch centers accept Colorado Child Care Assistance Program?
32 of Highlands Ranch's 86 centers and homes are listed as accepting Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. Turn on the "Accepts Colorado Child Care Assistance Program" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 52% of Colorado centers in the directory are current Colorado Child Care Assistance Program providers (1,807 of 3,501 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.
How do I check a Colorado daycare license?
Look the center up in Colorado Shines search, Colorado's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.
What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Colorado?
For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, Colorado allows up to 5 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:5 under 8 CCR 1402-1 §2.217(A)(14)-(15). Another row covers an overlapping age range, so check the cited rule for which one applies. The full Colorado table is in the Colorado guide.
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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.
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