CCCAP is the state's child care subsidy program administered by CDHS through county human services offices. Working mothers below 185% of poverty (and higher in some counties) pay a sliding co-pay while CCCAP covers the rest. Apply through your county office or PEAK.
800-799-5876 · 1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203
Mile High United Way on Park Avenue West runs the metro Denver Child Care Resource and Referral network connecting families to licensed providers. Free child care counselors help mothers compare programs and understand subsidy options.
303-433-8383 · 711 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205
Denver Preschool Program provides tuition credits to every Denver 4-year-old, regardless of family income. Mothers pick a participating preschool and receive a sliding-scale credit applied directly to tuition. Operated through a dedicated city sales tax.
303-595-4377 · 1580 Logan St Suite 210, Denver, CO 80203
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver runs 11 clubhouses across Denver and Adams counties offering after-school and summer programs with academic support, arts, and sports. Membership is low-cost or free for low-income families; some sites serve as licensed child care.
303-892-9200 · 2017 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204