Beech Street Preschool
510 N BEECH ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (out of 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 2 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
No evidence of up-to-date Department-approved standard precautions training in one (1) out of thirteen (13) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection.
- Admission Procedures Must Be Completed Prior to the Child's Attendance at the Center and Must Include: If Applicable, a Department-approved Health Care Plan Authorized by The…2.218.B.3
Identified via staff interview and incident documentation required medication as indicated on ch1's Department-approved health care plan was not on site and available at the time of the incident. N_a_m_e _: B_E_EC_H_ S_T_RE_E_T_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L___________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 8_6_42_5_______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
No evidence of capacity posted in Red, Purple, and Blue Classrooms. No evidence of ratio/capacity posted in Green, Nap, and Big Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
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