Blue Lake Preschool
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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Agree(s) That the Center Should Care for a Child in the Infant Program Who N_a_m_e _: B_lu_e _La_ke_ P_re_s_ch_oo_l ________________Lic_e_ns_e…2.218.D
Identified through discussion with infant staff, one child currently enrolled in the infant classroom is 18 months old. Observed no evidence of a statement from a health care provider confirming that care for this child is appropriate in the infant program.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Agree(s) That the Center Should Care for a Child in the Toddler Program Who Is Twelve (12) Months Old but Not Walking Independently, or Is Over…7.702.5.E
One child in the Waddler (Toddler) classroom not walking independently. Identified through discussion with S.G. and M.O. the program does not have on file a written statement from a health care provider confirming that care for the child is appropriate in the toddler program.