Csu Early Childhood Center
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.4 / 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 4. 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 4 (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
- 111
- 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 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
weed fabric coming up and exposed posing a tripping hazard on the outdoor classroom play area.
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medications Must Be Kept in the Original Labeled Bottle or Container. Prescription Medications Must Contain the Original Pharmacy Label.2.220.C
an emergency medication without the original pharmacy label.
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or N_a_m_e _: C_S_U_ E_AR_L_Y _CH_I_LD_H_O_OD_ C_E_N_TE_R_________Lic_e_ns_e…2.229.M
in classroom 6 a plant in a ceramic container on the children's table accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
in classroom 6 the cabinet under the sink to not lock and contains dish soap, carpet cleaner and other cleaners.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed all staff to be missing documentation they have been trained in fire safety and fire extinguishers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
In classroom #105, observed a power strip with one outlet missing a protective cover. N_a_m_e _: C_S_U_ E_AR_L_Y _CH_I_LD_H_O_OD_ C_E_N_TE_R_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_7_18_1_______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed. N_a_m_e _: C_S_U_ E_AR_L_Y…2.237.H
In classroom 11 observed power strip with protective cover open and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used for Napping, the Lighting Must Be Dim at Nap Time to Promote an Atmosphere N_a_m_e _: C_S_U_ E_AR_L_Y _CH_I_LD_H_O_OD_ C_E_N_TE_R_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.223.D.2
Room 112 to have thick curtains causing the room to be too dark to provide supervision of children during nap time.
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
Resilient material was frozen at approximately 2 inches under the fall zone on the playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A spray bottle of sanitizer marked "keep out of reach of children" was found accessible to children in room 112. N_a_m_e _: C_S_U_ E_AR_L_Y _CH_I_LD_H_O_OD_ C_E_N_TE_R_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_7_18_1_______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.7.702.91.H
In classroom 105 and 106 observed outlet strips to be missing outlet covers. In classroom 105 Apple iPhone cord to be plugged in with no device plugged into it.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
2 broken toy lawn mowers on the toddler playground, posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit