Cheraw Preschool
110 LAKEVIEW AVE, CHERAW, CO 81030Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.212.N
The facility did not have verification of the schools adminstration of medication policies and procdures that staff have read and sign off that they are aware of the policy.
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Great Value Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on top of cubbies accessible to children. Goo Gone labeled "keep out of reach of children" under unlocked handwashing sink cabinet accessible to children.
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May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the preschool classroom there was observed a can of Clorox wipes on the bookshelf, bleach bottle and Dawn dish soap under the hand washing sink and three bottles of essential oils all accessible to children.