Children's Palace Learning Center
120 S SHOOTING STAR, PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Required Staff to Child Ratio Must Be Maintained at All Times2.227.C.7
Identified through staff statements that SM 1 took the CH to the office leaving SM 2 over ratio on the playground.
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of inspection there was loose cove base throuhout the classroom and an outlet cover that did not fit the entire hole in the wall in the yellow room.
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Separation, When Used for Guidance, Must Not Exceed Five (5) Minutes and Must Be Appropriate for the Child's Development. The Child Must Be in a Safe, Lighted, Well-ventilated…2.225.F
Identified through staff statement that SM 1 would put children in "cozy corner" to calm down and leave them there for an unknown amount of time often saying they forgot about the child.
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of inspection there was a broken outlet cover accessible to children in the green classroom.
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information:2.206.B
Through staff interviews verified that SM has on occasion brought a vape into the classroom which is against school policies.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Written Record of Any Serious Accident, Illness, or Injury Occurring During…2.209.B.1
Reviewed 1 child's file. Incident report was not signed by parent and a copy was not provided to parents.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
At the time of inspection there were diaper change supplies accessible to children in the teal/red room and the yellow room
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 12 child files and observed 1 file with an expired emergency medical form.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider.7.702.34.B.4
Reviewed 1 children's file. Child did not have a health statement completed by a health care provider.
Jun 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…7.702.62.A.2
Infant 2: Attendance verification log showed that five children were signed in. There were four children in the classroom at the time of inspection. Toddler 3: Attendance verification log showed that four children were signed in. There were eight children in the classroom at the time of inspection. Staff members are not signing in/out when covering breaks.
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