Busy Bees Preschool
530 S. SAN JUAN AVE, BUENA VISTA, CO 81211Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…2.219.B.1
Reviewed five children's files and observed one file to be missing immunizations documented on the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment certificate of immunization or on an approved alternate certificate of immunization.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children and Working Under the Supervision of a Director, Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age And…2.216.A.1
Identified through director's statement that Rachel as ECT lead teacher in Trailhead classroom to be missing qualifications.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
Observed in Campfire room to have diaper wipes in unlocked teacher desk drawer accessible to children. Observed Campfire to have magic erasers in unlocked teacher desk drawer accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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