Colorado Mountain Ranch
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Any Un-expired Routine Medication, Prescription and Non-prescription (Over-the-counter), Must Be Administered Only With: 1) a Current (Unexpired) Written Order of a Health Care…2.418.A
Child in care who requires medication lacking written parental consent on medication authorization form.
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Prior to Admission, Each Camper Must Furnish a Health History Which Indicates Communicable Diseases and Chronic Illnesses or Injuries The…2.413.B
Reviewed individual health care plans and medications for children in care and identified 1 child lacking OTC medication indicated on individual health care plan available if needed.
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Facility Must Require Each Staff Member of the Facility to Read and Sign a Statement Clearly Defining Child Abuse and Neglect Pursuant to State Law and Outlining The…2.126.A
Reviewed 12 staff files and identified 11 lacking signed and updated abuse reporter form.
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe and Free of N_a_m_e _: C_O_LO_R_A_D_O _M_OU_N_T_AI_N_ R_AN_C_H__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…7.712.73.A.7
Bunk beds accessible to children in staff bunk houses for overnight stay lacked guardrails and do not meet current federal safety standards, posing safety hazard resulting in injury. Observed on the date of inspection the following hazards accessible to children, posing potential safety concerns: unlocked trunk near basketball court containing adult tools, pick axe and metal shovel in ropes course on ground, metal shovel and rake in unlocked storage shed near basketball courts, and ripped/torn gymnastics mat used in the tumbling area.
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Reviewed 31 staff files and identified 13 staff members assigned as group leaders on the date of inspection, with unsupervised access to children, and 9 of the group leaders (Will R., Libby W., Therese S., Kayla J., Ava S., Seth L., Jen M., Jules G., and Britt S.) lacking completed out-of-state clearance letter from the BIU verifying completion of required out-of-state clearance letters prior to unsupervised access to children.
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