Short-Term Child Care & Respite in Colorado Springs for Visiting Families
Visiting Colorado Springs and Need Child Care?
Whether you’re visiting family, relocating temporarily, attending a conference, or supporting a loved one, finding trusted short-term child care in Colorado Springs can feel overwhelming.
Parents want peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment — even if care is only needed for a few days or weeks.
At Zach’s Place, we provide flexible short-term child care and respite services designed to support families during transitional moments.
Flexible Child Care for Temporary Needs
Life doesn’t always follow a long-term schedule. Families may need child care because of:
- Military relocation or temporary assignment
- Visiting relatives or extended stays
- Medical appointments or procedures
- Conferences or work travel
- Emergency or unexpected situations
- Caregiver support needs
Our team works with families to provide flexible scheduling options when short-term support is needed.
Inclusive Care for Children of All Abilities
Zach’s Place welcomes children ages 2.5–18, including both typically developing children and those with developmental disabilities.
Our structured environment includes:
- Supervised play and social interaction
- Creative activities and learning experiences
- Outdoor time and physical movement
- Age-appropriate life skills development
Children quickly feel welcomed and supported — even if their stay is temporary.
Respite Care for Traveling Families
If you’re caring for a child with special needs while visiting Colorado Springs, respite care can provide essential support.
Our licensed staff understand how to create a calm, engaging environment that allows caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, or manage travel logistics with confidence.
A Trusted Community Partner
Established in 1998, Zach’s Place is a licensed nonprofit child care and respite program serving families across the Pikes Peak Region.
Families appreciate:
- Compassionate, trained educators
- A safe and welcoming facility
- Clear communication
- Flexible enrollment options
Planning a Visit? Contact Us
If you’ll be in Colorado Springs and need short-term child care or respite support, we encourage you to reach out in advance.
We’ll help you understand availability, enrollment, and scheduling options so your visit can be smooth and stress-free.
FAQs about SKSF Child Care in Colorado Springs
Our staff are trained to support children across a broad range of developmental profiles in an inclusive classroom environment. Activities are thoughtfully adapted so that children with and without disabilities can participate together, each benefiting from the interaction. We maintain small group sizes, have an RN on staff, and coordinate closely with families to ensure each child’s individual needs are met throughout the day.
SKSF in Colorado Springs offers a wide range of programs including foster care, behavioral health support, community day programs, mentorship opportunities, counseling, workforce development, and specialized respite care like Zach’s Place at The Laurie Hillyard Family Center. These comprehensive services support families beyond childcare to enhance overall quality of life.
An inclusive preschool brings together children of all abilities in one shared learning environment. Children learn alongside peers with diverse strengths and learning styles, helping them develop communication skills, empathy, confidence, and cooperation in a natural classroom setting.
A preschool day includes structured learning, creative expression through art and music, outdoor play, life-skills development, and social engagement. Activities are designed to support cognitive, emotional, and physical development in a nurturing environment.
Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers by offering short-term childcare services for neurodivergent children. In Colorado Springs, respite services like those from SKSF and TRE help reduce caregiver stress, prevent burnout, and promote family wellbeing by allowing parents necessary breaks while ensuring their children receive specialized, one-on-one care.
Zach’s Place operates on a sliding-fee scale based on household income, which means costs are adjusted to reflect what your family can realistically afford. Rates can be as low as $9 per hour for qualifying families. To find out what rate applies to your family, contact us to schedule an intake assessment — we’ll walk you through everything in a private, no-pressure conversation.
Enrollment is easy. Complete an application at sksfcolorado.org, then gather your child’s current shot records and a recent physical. We’ll schedule a site visit and intake assessment to get to know your child and make sure we’re a great fit. We encourage families to apply early — spaces fill quickly, especially for UPK-eligible children.
Yes. We provide licensed respite care services for children of all abilities, including those with developmental disabilities. Visiting families can inquire about short-term respite options to support travel or caregiver needs.
During the intake process, we’ll ask for your child’s health records including current immunizations and a recent physical exam, any relevant care plans or IEP documents, emergency contact information, and details about your child’s needs, preferences, and daily routines. This helps us prepare to provide the most supportive experience possible from your child’s very first day.
We understand that families sometimes need child care for a limited time due to travel, relocation, medical appointments, or unexpected situations. Our team works with families to explore short-term enrollment options based on space and staffing availability. We encourage you to call us today to see if Zach’s Place is a fit for your short-term child care needs in Colorado Springs.
