DHS Early Learning Center
2390 MAIN AVENUE, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 15
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Swaddling of Infants Must Only Be Allowed with a Health Care Plan Completed and Signed by the Child’s Health Care Provider.2.223.C.11
Observed two (2) weighted Magic Merlin brand "Magic Sleep Suits" in two (2) infant cribs used by infants enrolled in the facility's infant program at the time of inspection; weighted Magic Merlin brand "Magic Sleep Suits" are not approved for use at child care facilities by the Department. Identified via staff interview and child file review both sleep suits are used by infants over the age of 12 months old. No evidence of Department-approved Health Care Plans on file for the use of weighted sleep suits and/or swaddling at the time of inspection.
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toddler Climbing Equipment Must Have a Three (3) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. Toddler Slides Require a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Extending Out From the Base of the Slide.2.230.C.3.a
Observed a two foot use zone extending out from base of Toddler slide on Toddler Playground.
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