Exploring Minds Academy
4051 NE COUNTY LINE RD, ERIE, CO 80516Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At Nap Time, the Child to Staff Ratio May Be Doubled for Children Two and One Half (2 ½) Years of Age and Older in Preschool Classrooms When the Following Conditions Have Been…2.217.A.10.a
In the Pre-K classroom during nap time, SM2 was alone for approximately 10 minutes with 14 children, less than half of whom were sleeping.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 16, 20251 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.2.230.C.1.a
On the preschool playground under the swings, observed approximately 4-5 inches of resilient surfacing (pea gravel). On the toddler playground, observed: -Approximately 1 inch of resilient surfacing (pea gravel) surrounding the yellow slide that has a platform approximately 24 inches in height -A red slide with a platform 18 inches in height placed on turf without resilient surfacing
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
At the beginning of nap time in the preschool classroom which serves a mixed-age group of 2.5-5 year olds, observed 21 children with two teachers. The ratio for this age group is one staff member to ten children. On the preschool playground, observed sixteen school-age children with one teacher. The ratio for this age group is one staff member to fifteen children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Identified through staff statements that Ch1 and Ch2 were playing in the bathroom when the injury occurred and no staff witnessed the incident.
Sep 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…7.701.34.A
Reviewed health inspection report and identified it expired as of 10/6/22.
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