Crystal River Elementary Early Childhood Cent
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3. 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 3 (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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
A roll of clear plastic trash bags in an unlocked cabinet in the Bumblebee room, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A package of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a shelf under the changing table in the Bumblebee room bathroom, accessible to children.
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Thumb Tacks Must Not Be Used in Areas Accessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.E
2 thumb tacks in the wall above the cozy corner and book area in the Dragonflies room (B-106), accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Identified through Director's statement that there are children less than 3 years of age in the Dragonflies room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Several packages of diaper wiped labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf on the diaper changing table in the bathroom in the Butterflies room, accessible to children. Observed a package of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on an easel in the bathroom in the Ladybug room, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
A roll of clear plastic bags on the changing table in the bathroom in the Firefly room, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active…2.133.A
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed Kara to be missing documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A tube of diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" and a pouch of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on an open shelf under the diaper changing table in the bathroom in Room # 116, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit