Dos Rios D51 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.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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Written Policy Regarding Visitors to the Center Must Be Posted and a Record Maintained Daily by the Center That Includes at a Minimum the Date, Time, Visitor's Name, and The…2.207.E
There was no visitor sign in sheet available at the facility. It was learned through conversation that when the speech therapist visits the facility that, they do not sign into the visitor sign in sheet.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety Training Prior to Working with Children. The Training Must Include Identification of and Protection…2.213.A
Staff member KG did not have a Building and Physical Premises training available for review.
Apr 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
There were no tornado drills recorded for the 2023-2024 school year.