East Side Child Care Center
2717 E 8TH ST, PUEBLO, CO 81001Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 (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 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- During the Hours of Operation, the Facility’s Most Recent Licensing, Fire Department, and Health Department Inspection Reports Must Be Accessible to Parents and Legal Guardians Of…2.130.B
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection onsite was completed 2/14/2024.
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files. 1 staff member Marisa M did not have a current Department approved standard precautions training on file for review.
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 11 staff files 3 staff members did not have a current Department approved standard precautions training on file for review.
May 1, 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
At the time of inspection CCHC had a Department approved CDPHE immunization training certificate that expired 9/26/2023.
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