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Calvary Preschool

4210 AUSTIN BLUFFS, COLORADO SPRING, CO 80918Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Toddlers
Licensed capacity
165
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
1 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 3, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a

      At the time of visit, reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files, and found seven (7) without CBI records available N_a_m_e _: C_a_lva_ry_ P_re_sc_h_oo_l _________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_6_94_9_______ ________________________________________________ for review.

    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A

      During the investigation it was confirmed that SM1 cut CH1's hair without permission.

  2. Mar 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      During the walk-through observed the Fire Department and Health Department inspections were not completed for the change to the license type.

    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      While reviewing the inspections, observed the fire department inspection was missing.

  3. Sep 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a State Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. For Seasonal Children's Resident Camp Programs,…7.701.100.A

      Reviewed 7 staff files. 1 staff member Ashley C had not completed the department approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.

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