BVSD University Hill Elementary Preschool
956 16TH STREET, BOULDER, CO 80302Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 (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 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
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
Classroom capacity postings for Classrooms 1 & 2 both listed 16 children when the current room capcity is 20 children in each room. Observed Multipurpose Room 3 lacking posted capacity and staff to child ratio.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Supplement (Calm powder) labeled "keep out of reach of children" and on a shelf accessible to children in Room 2.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.H
Snow shovel with metal edge in the bathroom of Classroom 1, posing potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
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