Children's House of Durango, LLC
1689 W 3RD AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery 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.4 / 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
No evidence of up-to-date Department-approved standard precautions training in one (1) of five (5) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection.
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 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
No evidence of approving inspection from the local fire department at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Preschool and School-age Climbing Equipment Must Have a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. For Slides Exceeding Six (6) Feet in Height, the Use Zone From the Base Of…2.230.C.3.c
On Preschool Playground - Observed a 4-foot use zone on one corner of low bars. Observed 4.5 feet use zone on one side of monkey bars. Observed 4.8-foot use zone on one side of spider climber. Observed a tire in use zone (3 feet) from climbing rock wall. Observed overlapping/insufficient use zone for climbing rock wall and swings. Observed insufficient 360-degree use zone for tire swing.
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Observed a water hose on ground posing a tripping hazard on Preschool Playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
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