CCAP Daycare for Aurora CO and Tuition Assistance Programs

We get it. Quality Child Care and Preschool programs can be expensive. Fortunately there are a few options to help make care affordable, and in some cases, free. Scroll down to learn more.

Assistance Programs

Colorado CCAP

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school, find low-income child care assistance. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program can also use CCAP services.

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Universal Preschool (UPK)

The state of Colorado offers 15 hours (and sometimes 30 hours of preschool at no charge. You can use these credits at our center for free preschool, or add extended child care if you need more than the 15 or 30 hours per week.

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Scholarships

For families whose income is too high to qualify for CCCAP but have a household income less than $150,000/year, we offer scholarships to help offset the cost of care.

Please see our Director or Contact Us and ask about our scholarship application.

Colorado Child Care Assistance (CCCAP)

CCCAP (pronounced "see cap"), is a great option for families that meet the eligibility requirement as the resulting cost to the family is very affordable, and sometimes even free.

Eligibility Requirements

In general, you must be:

Additionally, your monthly household income must be under these limits to be initially admitted into the CCCAP program. Here are the current limits for Denver and Arapahoe Counties effective 10/2024:

For a full list of counties and household sizes, click here.

If you qualify, they will determine your monthly Parent Fee that must be paid to the child care provider, then all the rest of your child care costs are covered for that month. Note you save 20% off your parent fee when you come to Children's Playland because we have the coveted 5 star Quality Rating with the state, the highest level available.

Your child must attend regularly with minimal absences, or risk losing your CCCAP.

To Apply for CCCAP, you do so through the Colorado Peak website.

CCCAP is a state level program, but it is administered by your county.

You can learn more about the state level CCCAP program in general at their website.

Here are the CCAP websites for Arapahoe and Denver Counties.

# in Household

2

3

4

5 Monthly Income

$ 3,832.50

$ 4,841.25

$ 5,850.00

$ 6,858.75

Working or looking for a job
Attending college or vocational school
Enrolled in high school if under age 21
Studying for a GED if under age 21

Apply for CCCAP