Early childhood education programs in Colorado
53 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and Colorado has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.1 The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.2
In Colorado, 46 of the 53 programs take students without a high school diploma and 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 53 programs here are early childhood education program (level not stated, 50 programs), child care or preschool certificate (2 programs) and CDA (Child Development Associate) course (1 program).
See the 53 programsHow much do early childhood education programs cost in Colorado?
$1,860 to $5,808 is what most early childhood programs in Colorado cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 53 programs with a price. All of them: $300 to $16,810
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 30%
- Working 6 months later
- 52%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $40,500
- Length
- 6 to 25 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Colorado may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made
All 53 early childhood programs in Colorado approved for WIOA funding
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Early Childhood Education
Front Range Community College
Westminster
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$76,400Price if you pay yourself$10,298Program website, Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community College
- Finished
- 5%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,112
- Length
- 90 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,920
- Students counted
- 768
Listed 5 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $76,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,298
Early Childhood Education 3
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,800Price if you pay yourself$16,810Program website, Early Childhood Education 3 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,205
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $4,100
- Students counted
- 384
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,810
Early Childhood Education 3
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,000Price if you pay yourself$11,665Program website, Early Childhood Education 3 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,748
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $4,337
- Students counted
- 295
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,665
Early Childhood Education 1
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,594Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 23%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,030
- Students counted
- 241
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,594
Early Childhood Education 3
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,479Program website, Early Childhood Education 3 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $610
- Students counted
- 167
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,479
Early Childhood Education 4
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$3,428Program website, Early Childhood Education 4 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 4 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 14%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,902
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,879
- Students counted
- 83
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,428
Early Childhood Education 15
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$98,600Price if you pay yourself$5,300Program website, Early Childhood Education 15 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 15 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 9%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,649
- Length
- 25 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $98,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,300
Early Childhood Education 16
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$98,600Price if you pay yourself$5,300Program website, Early Childhood Education 16 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 16 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 9%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,649
- Length
- 25 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $98,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,300
Early Childhood Education 5
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$98,600Price if you pay yourself$5,300Program website, Early Childhood Education 5 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 5 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 9%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,649
- Length
- 25 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $98,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,300
Early Childhood Education 9
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$98,600Price if you pay yourself$5,300Program website, Early Childhood Education 9 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 9 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 9%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $24,649
- Length
- 25 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $98,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,300
Early Childhood Education 4
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,600Price if you pay yourself$11,182More details about Early Childhood Education 4 at Northeastern Junior College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,398
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $3,600
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,182
Early Childhood Education
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,860School website, Early Childhood Education at Red Rocks Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Red Rocks Community College
- Finished
- 5%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 77
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,860
Early Childhood Education 1
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$8,805Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Finished
- 17%
- Working at 6 months
- 58%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,915
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,600
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,805
Early Childhood Education 2
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,481School website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 23%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 105 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $497
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,481
Early Childhood Education 5
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,100Price if you pay yourself$8,430Program website, Early Childhood Education 5 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 5 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 15%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,529
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,100
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,430
Early Childhood Education 4
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,700Price if you pay yourself$3,244School website, Early Childhood Education 4 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 4 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,422
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,244
Early Childhood Education 6
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,300Price if you pay yourself$5,832Program website, Early Childhood Education 6 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 6 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,569
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,794
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,832
Early Childhood Education 2
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,900Price if you pay yourself$4,403Program website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,729
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,403
Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 4
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,900Price if you pay yourself$8,813School website, Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 4 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 4 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,715
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,813
Early Childhood Education 1
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,700Price if you pay yourself$2,773More details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Northeastern Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,430
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 51
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,773
Early Childhood Education 10
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$610Program website, Early Childhood Education 10 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 10 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,075
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $174
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $610
Early Childhood Education 12
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$610Program website, Early Childhood Education 12 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 12 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,075
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $174
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $610
Early Childhood Education 13
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$610Program website, Early Childhood Education 13 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 13 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,075
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $174
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $610
Early Childhood Education 14
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$610Program website, Early Childhood Education 14 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 14 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,075
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $174
- Students counted
- 50
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $610
Early Childhood Education 3
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$1,764Program website, Early Childhood Education 3 at Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,628
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,764
Early Childhood Education 6
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,500Price if you pay yourself$890School website, Early Childhood Education 6 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 6 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,121
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $890
Early Childhood Education 1
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$3,596Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,629
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,596
Child Development Associate
Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,400Price if you pay yourself$300School website, Child Development Associate at Pikes Peak State College Workforce DevelopmentMore details about Child Development Associate at Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 27%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,593
- Length
- 3 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 37
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $300
Early Childhood Education 1
Western Colorado Community College
Grand Junction
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,800Price if you pay yourself$7,627Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Western Colorado Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Western Colorado Community College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 49%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,442
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 37
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,627
Early Childhood Education 1
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$1,375Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,821
- Length
- 6 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $435
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,375
Early Childhood Education 2
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$1,375Program website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,821
- Length
- 6 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $435
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,375
Early Childhood Education 6
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$1,375Program website, Early Childhood Education 6 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 6 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,821
- Length
- 6 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $435
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,375
Early Childhood Education 2
Western Colorado Community College
Grand Junction
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,100Price if you pay yourself$4,093Program website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Western Colorado Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Western Colorado Community College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,024
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,093
Early Childhood Education 11
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$2,750Program website, Early Childhood Education 11 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 11 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,128
- Length
- 12 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $870
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Early Childhood Education 4
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$2,750Program website, Early Childhood Education 4 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 4 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,128
- Length
- 12 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $870
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Early Childhood Education 7
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$2,750Program website, Early Childhood Education 7 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 7 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,128
- Length
- 12 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $870
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Early Childhood Education 8
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,500Price if you pay yourself$2,750Program website, Early Childhood Education 8 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 8 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,128
- Length
- 12 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $870
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,750
Early Childhood Education 3
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,300Price if you pay yourself$5,808More details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Northeastern Junior College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,584
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,808
Early Childhood Education 2
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,800Price if you pay yourself$1,024Program website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,955
- Length
- 21 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $691
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,024
Early Childhood Education
Morgan Community College
Wray
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,300Price if you pay yourself$3,332Program website, Early Childhood Education at Morgan Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Morgan Community College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,335
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,650
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,332
Early Childhood Entry Certificate
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,583School website, Early Childhood Entry Certificate at Community College of AuroraMore details about Early Childhood Entry Certificate at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $218
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,583
Early Childhood Education 1
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,200Price if you pay yourself$2,405Program website, Early Childhood Education 1 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 1 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,051
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,250
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,405
Early Childhood Education 5
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,200Price if you pay yourself$2,405Program website, Early Childhood Education 5 at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 5 at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,051
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,250
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,405
Early Childhood Education 2
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,700Price if you pay yourself$5,118Program website, Early Childhood Education 2 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 29%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,925
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,100
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,118
Early Childhood Education 4
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,731Program website, Early Childhood Education 4 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Early Childhood Education 4 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $496
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,731
Early Childhood Education 3
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$930Program website, Early Childhood Education 3 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 3 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $930
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Infant/Toddler Cert
Morgan Community College
Wray
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,247Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Infant/Toddler Cert at Morgan Community CollegeMore details about EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Infant/Toddler Cert at Morgan Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,125
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,247
Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 2
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,284School website, Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 2 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 2 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,284
Early Childhood Education 7
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,499School website, Early Childhood Education 7 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education 7 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,499
Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 1
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,164School website, Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 1 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 1 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,164
Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 3
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,406School website, Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 3 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education-Childcare And Support Se 3 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,406
Early Childhood Education 2
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,808More details about Early Childhood Education 2 at Northeastern Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,808
Early Childhood Education 5
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,808More details about Early Childhood Education 5 at Northeastern Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,808
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How to pay for early childhood education programs in Colorado
WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in Colorado
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for early childhood education programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in Colorado
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 14 of 53
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 8th of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 20 of 20
- early childhood programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 53 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Early childhood education programs in Rifle, Colorado Springs, Denver and other Colorado cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 1 other area, 5 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Colorado
How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Colorado
- CDL training32 programs
- CNA classes21 programs
- Medical assistant training26 programs
- Phlebotomy training13 programs
- Welding classes36 programs
- HVAC training5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training25 programs
- LPN programs4 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training7 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes47 programs
- Pharmacy technician training13 programs
- Plumbing school2 programs
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training3 programs
- Diesel mechanic training10 programs
- Cybersecurity training34 programs
- IT training93 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- Barber school4 programs
- Esthetician school5 programs
- Nail tech school3 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school6 programs
- Paralegal programs16 programs
- Fire academy32 programs
- Police academy9 programs
- Surgical tech programs5 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school28 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training14 programs
- Human resources training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training9 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training8 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses29 programs
- Lineman school6 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school5 programs
- Data analytics courses22 programs
- Administrative assistant training33 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses23 programs
- Digital marketing courses9 programs
- Web and graphic design courses58 programs
- Health information technology programs8 programs
- Vet tech programs10 programs
- Real estate school5 programs
- Patient care technician training1 program
- OTA programs1 program
- Crane operator training2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training1 program
- Human services programs6 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training23 programs
- Business administration programs53 programs
- Criminal justice programs20 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Solar and wind technician training30 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs16 programs
- Dental hygiene programs4 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes7 programs
- RN programs17 programs
- Project management certification19 programs
Where the Colorado early childhood education program numbers come from
Which Colorado early childhood education programs are on this list?
These are the early childhood education programs Colorado approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Colorado offers.
How the prices and results of Colorado early childhood education programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the Colorado figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in Colorado
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
- Council for Professional Recognition: CDA Credentialing Process Overview (February 2026)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns