Salida Early Childhood Center
Licensed for 131 children. Takes CCCAP and offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
516 Teller Street, Salida, CO, 81201
Listing details last changed Oct 3, 2026
Salida Early Childhood Center is a child care center in Salida, Colorado.
Capacity
131
License & details for Salida Early Childhood Center
- Facility type
- Child care center
- A licensed center caring for five or more children, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: 8 CCR 1402-1, CO Department of Early Childhood (§2.203 and §2.204) (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- School district
- R-32
- County
- Chaffee
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Ages and room sizes at Salida Early Childhood Center
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Colorado’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Toddlers20 seats, state ratio 1:5 to 1:8
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head StartChildcare subsidy vouchers
How it compares in Salida
| Measure | This center | Typical in Salida |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 131 children | 40 children |
Salida has 5 licensed centers. Salida Early Childhood Center is one of 3 that accept child care subsidy.
Where Salida Early Childhood Center is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in Colorado
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (opens in a new tab) is Colorado’s child care subsidy program. Agency: CDEC, administered by county departments.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Salida Early Childhood Center
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Questions parents ask about Salida Early Childhood Center
Does Salida Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Salida Early Childhood Center as accepting child care subsidy, such as Colorado's child care subsidy program (CCCAP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does Salida Early Childhood Center offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Salida Early Childhood Center as taking Head Start and Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Salida Early Childhood Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 131 children. By age group: 20 toddlers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Salida Early Childhood Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Colorado record lists Salida Early Childhood Center's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration public records · Check this license on Colorado Shines search (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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