Brush School District- Prek and Childcare
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4. 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 4 (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
- 234
- 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
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Guidance Used at the Center Must Be Appropriate to the Development of the Child and Is Used as an Opportunity to Teach Children Social-emotional Skills, Such as Self-regulation,…2.225.A
Through the investigation and staff statement it was identified that SM1 uses guidance that is inappropriate to the development of children.
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In a Combination Sleep/activity Rooms, the Sleep Area Must Be Separated by a Sturdy Divider From the Area Used for Activities, and Cribs Must Be Arranged So That All Infants And…2.231.A.6.a
The sleep/active area in the Seeds infant room was not fully separated.
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There was dish soap on the counter accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
There were scissors in the top desk draw in the silver room.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
The brown climber, 26 inches in height, on the toddler playground had approximately 1-3 inch of resilient surfacing in the use zone.
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
There were multiple pairs of adult scissors in the top drawer of the teachers desk accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit