Discovery Trails Preschool
4405 N CHESTNUT ST STE F, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment and Annually, All Staff Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunizations Records Must Complete The…2.213.N
At the time of visit, reviewed four (4) staff files, and found two (2) with expired CDPHE immunization courses, from 2023.
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
One child's file reviewed had an authorization for emergency medical care that was expired.
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Instructed About All Policies and Procedures of the Center. Staff Members Must Sign a Statement Indicating That…2.212.J
No signed statement verifying that Madison is familiar with the center's policies and procedures was present in her file at the time of the visit.
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