Colorado Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Colorado?
  A: The Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care regulates child care providers in Colorado. The Division may be reached at 1-800-799-5876.
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Colorado? If So, What Are The Types?
  A: Colorado classifies child day care providers as either Family Child Care Homes or Child Care Centers.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Family Child Care Home?
  A: Family Child Care Homes may care for 2 or more children on a regular basis in a place of residence. The number of children that a Family Child Care Home provider may … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Child Care Center?
  A: A Child Care Center provides care to children at a location other than a residence. Child Care Centers are subject to further classification based on the ages and … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A School Age Child Care Center?
  A: A School Age Child Care center provides care for 5 or more children who are between 5 and 16 years of age.
• Q: What Fee Do I Have To Pay To Become Licensed?
  A: The fee to become licensed as a Family Child Care Home will be from $22-$35 based on the capacity applied for. The fee for Child Care Centers ranges from $70-$480, … More
• Q: Do I Have To Undergo A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All applicants and potential child care employees must undergo a fingerprint criminal background check. This includes all persons over the age of 18 who reside in … More
• Q: How Do I Begin The Licensing Process?
  A: The first step is to fill out and submit either the Child Care Center License or Family Home Care License application which can be found in LawInfo's Free Forms … More
• Q: How Can I Find A Licensed Child Care Provider?
  A: You may call the Divsion of Child Care at 1-800-799-5876.
• Q: Do The Children In Day Care Have To Be Vaccinated?
  A: Yes. All children should be vaccinated and parents should be their child care provider the child's vaccination record. Exemptions may be granted on medical or religous … More

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