Camp Elim
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.Not Available
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- 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 Medication Administration (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Campers All Staff Members and Regular Volunteers Must Complete a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Including Common Symptoms And…2.411.B
The program is doing an in house child abuse prevention training and not from an approved vendor.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Home Remedies, Including Homeopathic Medications, Must Not Be Administered at Camp Without Written Parental Consent, Authorization of the Prescribing Practitioner and Delegation…2.413.J.6
Ultima electrolytes powder were in the Lodge North camper cabin.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Medication Prescribed for Campers Must Be From a Licensed Pharmacy; Labeled with the Name, Address, and Phone Number of the Pharmacy; Name of the Camper; Name and Strength of The…7.711.31.J.1
One bottle of expired melatonin in the infirmary, brought by a camper. Per health care worker statement medication was being administered.
✓ Corrected at visit