BVSD Columbine Elementary 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.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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
7 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Mar 24, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
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Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Inspection
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Inspection
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Limited Supervisory
Sep 1, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory