Debeque Elementary School-Preschool
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed two (2) staff files. The two (2) staff files reviewed contained documentation of TRAILS background checks that were over five (5) years old and expired. One (1) staff members TRAILS expired on 9/25/2025 and one (1) staff members TRAILS expired on 3/18/2026.
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed two (2) staff files. The most recent "Child Abuse Prevention" training completed by staff member M.S.B. expired on 3/28/2025.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department- Approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Course Annually. The…2.217.C.8
Reviewed the file for the child care health consultant. The most recent child immunization training course completed by the CCHC S.E. expired in August of 2023.
Sep 21, 20231 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.7.702.72.C.1.a
The woodchip resilient material measured a depth of three (3) inches in the use zone below the exit to the blue slide. The woodchip resilient material measured a depth of five (5) inches in the use zone surrounding the gray rock steps to the play structure located in the outdoor play area.