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First Steps College

255 Sage Way, Aspen, CO 816115.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$273

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About

About First Steps College

First Steps College is a licensed child care center in Aspen, Colorado. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps College has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitkin County has a median price of $273 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Pitkin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$273
Home daycare$328

Toddler

Center$291
Home daycare$309

Preschool

Center$263
Home daycare$309

School age

Center$188
Home daycare$239

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Steps College

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants
License number
#1784520
See the state's record

Inspections

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Colorado publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Colorado Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Daycares near First Steps College

Child care centerBefore and after school care

Tiny Pines Academy

315 Aspen Business ctr Ste a, Aspen, CO

Home daycare

Stephanie Northrup

Carbondale, CO 81623 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about First Steps College

Is First Steps College licensed?

Yes. Colorado Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does First Steps College have inspection violations?

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First Steps College care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

Does First Steps College accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Steps College's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Steps College cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (970) 987-6921 to ask.

What is First Steps College's phone number?

(970) 987-6921.

Where is First Steps College?

255 Sage Way, Aspen, CO 81611. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Pines Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).