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Location details
Emergency Care
Open
- Monday - Sunday: 24/7
Outpatient Care
By appointment
- Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
Outpatient Lab
Open
- Monday - Friday:
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Sunday:
Closed
Call 720-777-0001 to schedule lab services.
Outpatient X-ray (referral required)
Open
- Monday - Sunday: 24/7
Call 720-777-1234 to schedule other radiology services.
Patient and caregiver safety is our top priority, and we do everything we can to stop the spread of germs. That’s why we have visitor procedures in place. Learn more about visitation restrictions, screening policies and reminders for each of our locations.
At Children’s Hospital Colorado, safety is a top priority. Our zero-tolerance policy prohibits patients, family members or visitors from bringing weapons of any kind into our facilities, regardless of legal authorization to carry.
As part of our security efforts, Children’s Colorado has installed the Evolv Weapons Detection System at our Anschutz Medical Campus Emergency Department and main entrance. All patients, caregivers and visitors are screened as part of the check-in process. While the impact should be minimal, please allow extra time to complete this screening when you visit this location.
Learn more about the Evolv Weapons Detection System
View the full list of insurance plans we accept and learn what to expect when paying for care. Prior to your visit to any of our locations, check with your insurance provider to ensure coverage for your child’s needs.
Directions and parking
From the north: Take I-25S/US-87S. Merge onto I-270E/US-36E via the exit on the left toward Airport/Aurora/Limon. Merge onto I-70E/US-36E via the exit on the left. Merge onto I-225S toward Colorado Springs/Aurora. Take the Colfax Avenue/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 10. Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north (right) on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
From the northeast/Denver International Airport: Travel south on Pena Boulevard. Merge onto I-225S via exit 282 toward Aurora/Colorado Springs. Take Colfax Avenue/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 10. Turn right onto East Colfax Avenue. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
From the east: From I-70W, merge onto Colfax Ave/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 288 on left. Turn right onto East Colfax Ave/I-70W/US-287N/US-40W. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
From the south: Take I-25N toward Denver. Merge onto I-225N via exit 200 toward I-70 Limon. Take the Colfax Avenue/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 10. Turn left onto East Colfax Avenue. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
From the southwest/west: Take I-70E toward Denver. Merge onto I-225S toward Colorado Springs/Aurora. Take the Colfax Avenue/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 10. Turn right onto East Colfax Ave/I-70W/US-287N/US-40W. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
From the northwest: From HWY 36, follow signs to I-270 then to I-70E. Merge onto I-225S toward Colorado Springs/Aurora. Take the Colfax Avenue/US-40/US-287 exit, exit 10. Turn right onto East Colfax Ave/I-70W/US-287N/US-40W. The hospital is on the north side of Colfax. Turn north on Children's Way or Aurora Court and look for dedicated parking for Children's Hospital Colorado.
Patients, families and visitors may park 24 hours a day in the South Parking Garage, just south of the main entrance to the hospital. Parking is free for all patients and visitors.
Please note that effective September 22, 2020, visitors will need a validated parking ticket to leave the visitor garage between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The exit gate will continue to open automatically during the day. Here’s how it works:
- All visitors will need to take a parking ticket to enter the visitor garage (but you only need it validated to leave overnight).
- Tickets can be validated at the Welcome Desk inside the hospital.
- If you lose your parking ticket, please stop at the Welcome Desk and our team will be happy to help you.
- One of our security guards will also be available in the visitor garage overnight should you need any assistance.
Please remember to protect your valuables and lock your car. The parking garage is under video surveillance.
Emergency Department parking
For patients and families receiving emergency services, there are clearly identified lots west of the Emergency Department entrance.
Additional parking and longer-term parking
Additional visitor parking is located on the east end of our campus for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and Kempe Center in the Gary Pavilion.
We also offer RV parking for families of inpatients staying for a minimum of five days. For additional details, please contact Parking and Access Control at 720-777-9PRK (9775).
Valet parking
Free valet parking is available for patients and parents from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the main entrance to the hospital.
Overview
Our children's hospitalin Aurora, Colorado is the cornerstone of our growing system of pediatric healthcare services. It is located on 48 acres at the juncture of I-225 and Colfax on the Anschutz Medical Campus, at the eastern edge of the Denver metro area.
Here, we provide comprehensive medical care for kids from birth through adolescence. In addition to being the only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, we treat virtually all conditions that affect children. Learn more about the broad range of conditions we treat, from the most minor to the most severe.
Our care team members are experts in treating kids and understanding their special needs. They understand that a child's illness or injury, no matter how big or small, affects the entire family. Our doctors are pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields, from pediatric emergency care to primary care. We also provide hospital services from doctors solely dedicated to caring for kids during their hospital stay and maintaining communication with your primary care physician.
Our hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus is an amazing blend of art, design and state-of-the-art technology. Every detail – from layout to patient flow, design to decor, landscaping to color schemes – was built to help kids heal faster based off data from evidence-based design.
Our hospital is adjacent to University of Colorado Hospital and School of Medicine. The University is home to world-class education and research facilities and doctors from the prestigious Department of Pediatrics. This means our doctors and your children have access to some of the best minds, hands and hearts in pediatrics from across the country.
Pediatric-only services
Our doctors specialize in a wide range of fields just for kids: from pediatric emergency care to primary care.
View clinical services
Nationally recognized nursing care
Our nurses are the best of the best. We’ve received four consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.
Learn more about this recognition
Family use areas and amenities
Banking and ATMs
Banking and ATMs
There is one ATM inside the hospital, which is located near the Outpatient Pharmacy on the 1st Floor.
Blood Donor Center
Blood Donor Center
Our Blood Donor Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Administrative Pavilion.
Breastfeeding services
Breastfeeding services
Lactation rooms
Lactation rooms for pumping breast milk are located on each floor throughout the hospital. Mothers have the option of expressing breast milk in their child's room or using one of the lactation rooms, which are equipped with Medela Symphony electric breast pumps.Milk lab
The NICU has a state-of-the-art milk lab, located adjacent to the entrance of the unit, for storage and preparation of expressed breast milk. Mothers can drop off their milk, which will then be prepared daily and distributed to the bedside nurse for their child's feedings. All other units and outpatient settings also have designated breast milk refrigerators and/or freezers to store breast milk.Milk bank donation and outreach center
We’ve partnered with Mother's Milk Bank to be a donation and outreach center for the community. This means our milk lab is a drop-off location for families to conveniently deliver their donated breast milk. Please call 720-777-3524 with any questions, or to schedule an appointment to drop off your donated breast milk.Communication and Wi-Fi
Communication and Wi-Fi
Cell phones
Cell phones can be used throughout the hospital. However, please keep them on silent or vibrate mode when you are around staff or other patients and their families.Hospital phones
Free telephones for local calls are located throughout the hospital and in each patient room. For local calls outside the hospital, press "9" before dialing the number. For long-distance calls, dial "0" for our operator. Or to directly access your long-distance company, dial the following: Qwest *597; AT&T *598; MCI *599.Free public phones are also available by the concierge desk, located between the hospital and the Administration Pavilion.
Pagers
Families often are given pagers while their children are undergoing surgery or while they are visiting clinics so they can walk around the hospital, yet still be available to receive reports on their child.Wireless internet access
We offer free wireless internet access throughout the hospital via the “TCH Family Network.”See AlsoChildren's Hospital ColoradoPublic-access computers
Visitors who don’t have a laptop may use one of several public-access computers in the Melvin and Elaine Wolf Foundation Family Health Library, located on the first floor just past the Boettcher Atrium.Concierge
Concierge
Concierge service hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Phone: 720-777-8029
Email: concierge@childrenscolorado.orgLocated on the first floor between the main hospital and the Administrative Pavilion, our concierge is available to do anything that may help reduce stress or ease your burden while you have a child in the hospital.
How our concierge works
We are happy to find you a hotel nearby, order take-out food or provide seasonal discounted tickets (when available) to places like Elitch Gardens, Water World, Copper Mountain and the Denver Aquarium.Complimentary concierge services include:
- Helping with administrative requests
- Handling dry cleaning
- Employing courier services and helping with mail
- Sharing local shopping options
- Locating religious institutions
- Making dining reservations
- Ordering flowers and gifts
- Organizing travel, lodging and transportation
- Providing discounted tickets to a variety of activities
Dining
Dining
Fresh Marketplace cafeteria
Open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., the cafeteria is located on the first floor. You can choose from a variety of healthy and kid-friendly food including wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, made-to-order deli sandwiches, a salad bar, and more.24/7 Station
The 24/7 Station, also located on the first floor, is open around the clock for a quick lunch, anytime snack or midnight craving.Espresso and gelato bar
Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy special treats and pick-me-ups from this quick-serve bar, located just inside the hospital entrance. It’s open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Room service
To place your order, use your room phone to call extension 7-6232, and your food will be delivered within 45 to 60 minutes. Room service is available from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily for inpatients.If your child’s doctor has prescribed a modified diet, or if food allergies are a concern, the room service operator will assist you in selecting appropriate food items. Guest trays can be purchased for $8.50 per tray.
Vending machines
Vending machines with snacks and beverages are located next to the Fresh Marketplace and on each patient floor near the elevators.Gift shop
Gift shop
The gift shop is located on the first floor, on the east side of the Boettcher Atrium.
Gift shop hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Note: For the safety of our patients, latex and rubber balloons are not allowed; only mylar balloons are permitted. Please check first with the child’s nurse or care team member before bringing or sending food, flowers, plants or other toys, as some units have specific restrictions.
Order by phone
Contact us by phone at 720-777-6316 for help finding and delivering a gift to a patient's room.Cheer cards and greetings
Cheer cards and greetings
If you are unable to visit in person, here are some ways to stay in touch with a child or family while they’re here:
Cheer cards
Send a personal greeting right to a patient's room using our cheer cards. Just choose your card, personalize your greeting, and our volunteers will print and hand-deliver it for free.Send mail to patients
Please address your mail to the address below. Mail arriving after the patient leaves the hospital will be forwarded to their home address:Patient's full name and room number
c/o Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045Send gifts from the gift shop
Send balloons (mylar only), flowers and other gifts through our gift shop. You can stop by in person or order gifts over the phone by calling 720-777-6316.Make a call
To reach the child’s room, call our main line at 720-777-1234 and ask to be transferred to the child's room number.Exercise and wellness center
Exercise and wellness center
The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center is now open Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A reservation is required 24 hours in advance. Please call 303-724-9355 to make a reservation. Face coverings are required at all times.
Library
Family Health Library
The Family Health Library is designed especially for patients and their families. Staffed by a professional librarian, we have a large collection of books on health-related information, parenting, learning disorders, as well as behavioral and developmental issues.
Library hours and information:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Phone: 720-777-6378
Email: Family.Library@childrenscolorado.orgIf you would like to request medical information to be gathered for you by our librarian, please email us. We can mail or email information you’ve requested.
Library services include:
- Help from a professional librarian
- Information from trusted medical sources
- Books on health and parenting
- Age-appropriate books for children and teens to learn about their health or condition
- Fun books and magazines for all ages
- Computers with internet access and free printing
- Free photocopying, scanning and faxing
Please note that we will only allow one family at a time to help ensure social distancing and keep everyone safe during COVID-19.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Colorado's new Outpatient Pharmacy is now open at our hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus. The pharmacy is available to fill prescriptions for both outpatients and families who are being discharged from the hospital.
Outpatient Pharmacy hours of operation:
Monday through Friday:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Outpatient Pharmacy is closed on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Contact us
- You can reach the Outpatient Pharmacy by calling720-777-8550
Download a list of pharmacies close to Anschutz Medical Campus (.pdf)
Private patient rooms
Private patient rooms
All inpatient rooms are private and can accommodate a child and two parents overnight. Having both parents nearby helps reduce your child's (and your) anxiety during their hospital stay. These spacious, comfortable rooms allow your family more privacy and help speed recovery.
Amenities
Each room features extra-deep, fold-out sofa beds that accommodate two people. The built-in beds have ample storage below and behind the sofa. Adjacent end tables also provide additional storage.Parents will find a built-in desk for computer use, a tack board for personalizing your room with photos and cards, a colorful wardrobe cabinet and lockable storage. Each room also includes a private bathroom with a tub, shower and storage for toiletries.
Entertainment
Every room has its own plasma screen TV that provides access to on-demand movies, video games, internet and cable.Mountain views
Bathed in natural light, you will feel connected to the healing power of our beautiful Colorado environment. We hope these extra amenities help your child heal quickly and make you feel more comfortable and relaxed during your visit.Safety Store
Safety Store
Located inside thegiftshop, theSafety Storeoffers a variety of injury-prevention products to help keep your kids safe – from car seats and helmets, to fire extinguishers and child-proofing necessities. All proceeds support our community-based injury prevention outreach initiatives.
Ambient MRI
Ambient MRI
We know that a visit to the hospital can be overwhelming and even scary at times – especially when a childhas toundergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test in a big, loud machine. That’s why our hospital features an MRI machine that makes the testing experience more pleasant and less stressful for kids.
To create a calming environment for each child’s MRI, the patient gets to select the lighting, music and visual design that he will see and hear during the test. After choosing from a variety of theme options on a touch-screen, the ordinary white room is transformed into a fun and colorful experience with themes from the jungle, ocean, cartoons and more.
This unique MRI experience calms the child and reduces the need for sedation, which leads to less anxiety and more accurate results if the child is still and relaxed.Red wagons and wheelchairs
Red wagons and wheelchairs
Red wagons and wheelchairs are available for families to transport kids around the hospital. You'll find them in the Boettcher Atrium, on the first floor between the main entrance to the hospital and the entrance to the Outpatient Pavilion.
Call the main number at 720-777-1234 to see if any red wagons or wheelchairs are available or ask the Information Desk to have one brought to you.
Please be considerate of other families by returning wagons to the main lobby when you are finished. If your child is in isolation, we ask that you not use the wagons.
Respite areas and gardens
Respite areas and gardens
It is important for your health and well-being to take an occasional moment away for solitude, reflection, prayer or meditation. Our park-like campus offers several places to get a breath of fresh air.
The peaceful Garden of Hope, complete with a walking maze, is located just outside the Chapel on the first floor. There is also a family courtyard located outside the cardiology waiting area on the third floor, and the outdoor eating area just outside cafeteria provides plenty of room for kids to run around.
In addition, there are quiet spaces at the end of every inpatient floor. Please feel free to step away, take a break and experience the beautiful views of our Colorado landscape.
Valet parking
Valet parking
Free valet parking
Free valet parking is available for patients and parents from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the main entrance to the hospital.
Note: If you are unable to retrieve your car before 6 p.m., you may present your valet parking stub to the security officer located at the main information desk to claim your keys.
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers have a variety of roles in our hospital, including those who:
- Spend time with patients, visiting and playing
- Bring specially-screened dogs to provide animal-assisted therapy for the Prescription Pet Program
- Greet newly admitted patient families upon their arrival and introduce them to the hospital's many amenities
- Perform administrative duties important to the hospital’s day-to-day operations
- Participate in theJunior Volunteer Program (teens ages 13 to 18 years old work in a number of departments and support fundraising activities)
- Staff the gift shop and La Cache
- Help fund special equipment, facilities and programs for the patients of Children's Colorado (Chapter Volunteers are very active in fundraising events throughout the year)
If you would like to apply to become a part of our volunteer program, please fill out ourvolunteer application formand submit it online. Phone: 720-777-6887
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