Busy Bee Preschool and ELC Inc
10916 CIMARRON ST, FIRESTONE, CO 80504Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 74
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed 1 staff member that has lived outside of Colorado in the last 5 years, to be missing documentation of an out-of-state clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Agency or Facility Must Not Interview Staff or Children Regarding the Specific Allegation(s) of Child Abuse or Child Neglect Until the County Department of Human or Social…2.126.D.3
Identified through an interview with staff that Director interviewed staff regarding a reportable incident.
May 9, 20251 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 found Tamera G. with an expired TRAILS background check (Exp: 8/15/22)
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Unexpired Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over the Counter), Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care Provider With…2.220.A
Identified through a discussion with the Director that the facility is requesting that parent's provide over the counter medication that is administered to children, with only a doctor's note and not a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority.
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.4
Reviewed the children's enrollment forms and observed them to be missing addresses for the person that can assume the responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency.
Jul 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
Reviewed a random sampling of 7 children's files and observed 2 children's emergency medical authorizations to be expired.
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.H
Observed a pair of adult scissors in a unlocked drawer in classroom #5 accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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