Affordable childcare in Aurora, covered by CCAP (CCCAP)
CCAP can cover most of the cost of a Colorado Shines Level 4 program in the heart of Aurora. Your parent fee is set by your county.
Free help with your CCAP paperwork · Bilingual support · No obligation
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CCAP serves Colorado families with children up to age 12. Most working and student parents in Aurora are eligible.
Not sure? Call us and we'll walk you through eligibility in 5 minutes — in English, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, or Somali.
Call nowEnrolled in 3 simple steps
We help you every step of the way — from your first PEAK application to your child's first day.
Apply with your county
Apply online through Colorado PEAK or call your county Human Services office. We'll walk you through it on the phone.
Apply on Colorado PEAKGet your authorization letter
Your county will mail an authorization letter confirming your CCAP benefits, hours covered, and copay amount.
Tour Bright Stars & enroll
Bring your authorization to a tour. We submit the paperwork directly to your county. No upfront cost from you.
Schedule a tourPhoto ID · Proof of income (pay stubs or offer letter) · Colorado residency · Your child's birth certificate · Proof of work, school, or job search
CCAP shouldn't mean settling
Your child gets the exact same Colorado Shines Level 4 program — same teachers, same meals, same curriculum — as every other family at Bright Stars.
Colorado Shines Level 4
One of the highest-rated quality tiers in the state — research-backed curriculum, low ratios, ongoing teacher training.
6 weeks through 12 years
Infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and before/after school — one trusted home as your child grows.
Open 6:30am – 6:00pm
Built around real work schedules. Early drop-off and late pickup at no extra charge for CCAP families.
Warm, multilingual teachers
Background-checked educators who speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, and Somali — your child feels at home from day one.
Safe, licensed, secure
Colorado-licensed since 2007. Keypad entry, daily sanitization, CPR-trained staff, and a fenced outdoor playground.
Meals & snacks included
USDA-approved breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack every day — no lunchboxes, no extra fees.
"I was nervous about CCAP paperwork — Bright Stars walked me through everything in Arabic. My daughter is thriving, and I finally found a place that feels like family."
CCAP questions, answered honestly
Come see Bright Stars for yourself.
Free, no-obligation tour. Meet our teachers, walk our classrooms, and we'll review your CCAP paperwork on the spot.