Aspen Prep
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5. Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
A few broken crayons in a purple crayon box on a shelf in the art center in the green room accessible to children posing a potential choke hazard (fit in choke tube). Observed a small bag of snowflake stickers in an unlocked "teacher" drawer in the green room posing a potential choke hazard (fit in the choke tube). Identified through staff statements that there are at least 2 children in the classroom less than 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
There to be 11 children in care in the toddler classroom at the time Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility. Toddler classroom is licensed for 10 children ages 12 -24 months.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed Cinthya to be missing documentation of current TRAILS abuse and neglect clearance.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment and Annually, All Staff Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunizations Records Must Complete The…7.702.42.M
Identified K.R. reviews children's immunization records. Observed K.R.'s immunization training expired on 1/6/23. Observed no evidence of K.R. renewing this training annually.