Child Care Centers

Child care centers in Weld County are inspected every other year — unless there are infants being cared for, in which inspections take place every year — to ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Centers in the State of Colorado.

Complaints regarding child care centers also are investigated. If you have any questions, contact the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-6415.

For more information about licensing or to review regulations of child care centers, please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Requirements and Applications

Please print and complete the applicable plan review application (below) if you plan to open a new child care facility or group home, remodel an existing one, or there is a change of ownership. For questions, call (970) 400-2212. For licensing information, call (800) 799-5876 or (303) 866-5958.

Fees

Fees
Facility Inspection Fee (5-20 children)	$200.00
Facility Inspection Fee (21-50 children)	$250.00
Facility Inspection Fee (51-100 children	$300.00
Facility Inspection Fee (100+ children)	$350.00
Group Home Inspection Fee	$250.00
Residential Treatment Facility Inspection Fee	$350.00
Plan Review/Walk-Thru/Pre-Opening Inspection Fee	$100.00/hour
Plan Review Application Fee	$100.00