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Best Headstart Programs in Pagosa Springs, CO

Compare 1 headstart programs in Pagosa Springs. Average rating: 3.88/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.88/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Pagosa Springs has 1 licensed headstart programs with 26 parent reviews averaging 3.88/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pagosa Springs

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Town Of Pagosa Springs Ross Aragon Community
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    This is not a daycare but a public community center offering affordable shower facilities ($5) and recreational amenities. Visitors, particularly travelers, praise the clean facilities, hot water, helpful staff, and reasonable prices. The center also offers gym access, classes, and sports activities for community members.

    Affordable showers ($5 or punch card option)clean facilitieshot water with good pressurefriendly and helpful staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Pagosa Springs

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pagosa Springs, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.75avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pagosa Springs (50–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pagosa Springs based on parent reviews

Mardel Gallegos Head Start

3(2)

475 S 8th St, Pagosa Springs, CO

One parent describes the facility as clean and professional, though they strongly dispute claims that staff smoke on the premises, attributing such complaints to a specific individual's bias. Another review alleges that employees spend excessive time smoking, causing the building to smell of cigarettes and affecting neighboring apartments, while also criticizing the curriculum for lacking phonics instruction.

Clean environmentProfessional staffPositive experience for children

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Daycare types in Pagosa Springs

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

There are 1 headstart programs in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, making up 25% of the 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Pagosa Springs have an average rating of 3.88 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pagosa Springs, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Pagosa Springs

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Mardel Gallegos Head Start
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes the facility as clean and professional, though they strongly dispute claims that staff smoke on the premises, attributing such complaints to a specific individual's bias. Another review alleges that employees spend excessive time smoking, causing the building to smell of cigarettes and affecting neighboring apartments, while also criticizing the curriculum for lacking phonics instruction.

Clean environmentProfessional staffPositive experience for children
Address
475 S 8th St, Pagosa Springs, CO
Phone
(970) 264-2484
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pagosa Springs have an average Google rating of 3.88 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pagosa Springs, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Colorado's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Colorado)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Pagosa Springs offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Colorado typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Pagosa Springs for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pagosa Springs must be licensed by Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.