Colorado Child Care Information for Providers Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Colorado?
  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.
• Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Colorado? If So, What Are The Types?
  Colorado classifies child day care providers as either Family Child Care Homes or Child Care Centers.
• What Is The Definition Of A Family Child Care Home?
  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 care for will be based on the … more
• What Is The Definition Of A Child Care Center?
  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 number of the children cared for.
• What Is The Definition Of A School Age Child Care Center?
  A School Age Child Care center provides care for 5 or more children who are between 5 and 16 years of age.