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Court Care

Court Care is relocating temporarily, due to renovations at the Courthouse.
309 South Cascade (1/2 block south of the Courthouse)
719-442-1972


court care El Paso County District and County Courts see an average of 100 children a day accompanying parents and guardians into the courtroom. In this environment, they witness life's harshest realities, sense the stress and fear around them and often, understandably, pull parental and judicial attention away from proceedings causing disruptions to the overflowing system dockets.

In an effort to protect children from these inappropriate situations, Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region was established in 2003 as a non-for-profit organization to provide child care for children whose parents or guardians have court related business.

Court Care serves the Fourth Judicial District and Colorado Springs Municipal Court and is managed and operated by the Child Nursery Centers. Since its inception, Court Care has served thousands of area children and families.

What is Court Care?

  • A free drop in facility offering quality child care
  • Safe environment
  • Not associated with the court - independently run and licensed by the Child Nursery Centers

How Long Can My Child Stay at the Center?

The Center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Court Care is available to you for conducting your court related business ONLY, including jury duty. If your child is left at the Center after closure, your emergency contact will be called first. If your child is not picked up, the Department of Human Services and/or the police will be called for assistance.

Do I Need to Call Ahead and Make a Reservation?

The only time a reservation is required is when you must conduct your business during lunch (12 PM- 1 PM) or after hours (5:30 PM - 7 PM). If you need child care during these times, please call on the Monday of the week that your appointment will be held. Prior arrangements must be made ahead of time in order to ensure child care.

Do I Need to Fill Out Paperwork Before I Drop Off My Child?

Yes. It is strongly recommended that you take a few moments of your time to fill out the required forms. Please have forms completed and ready to turn in when you drop off your child. If you have questions, please call 442-1972 for more information.


Court Care Community Partners and Referring Agencies Include:

For more info:
Email Peggy Scroggins, Center Director
or call 719-442-1972.