BES Early Childhood Center
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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3. 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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
A floor tile in room 107 to be broken and half missing, posing a potential trip hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 12, 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
Small letter magnets on the mini refrigerator on the counter in room 102 (toddler room) posing a potential choke hazard accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Observed small foam shapes and small sequins on artwork posted in room 101 (preschool room) posing a potential choke hazard. Identified through staff statement that there are children less than 3 years of age in room 101. Observed googley eyes on artwork posted in the hallway across from rooms 104 (preschool) and 105 (toddler) posing a potential choke hazard. Identified through staff statement that children less N_a_m_e _: B_E_S _Ea_rl_y C_h_ild_h_oo_d _Ce_n_te_r ____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 8_8_83_5_______ ________________________________________________ than 3 pass through the hallway.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…2.220.G
A staff purse on the counter (open) with an inhaler and a bottle of eye drops, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 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
Reviewed 19 staff files and observed Cathy, Brenda, and Rosy to be missing documentation of standard precautions training. Observed Hailee and Ashley to be missing documentation of current standard precautions training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
An electrical outlet in the blocks area and an electrical outlet by the compost box in room 104 accessible to children to be missing protective covers.
✓ Corrected at visit