Juniper Club
225 SAWYER DRIVE, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse and Neglect Records Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State-prescribed…2.120.D
No evidence of TRAILS background check submission or clearance letters on file for one staff member at the time of inspection.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
No evidence of the Trails child abuse or neglect records submission or clearance forms for staff members who have unsupervised access to children, SM and JS, at the time of inspection
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At Least One Staff Member with Current Department-approved Medication Administration Training and Delegation Must Be on Duty at All Times.7.712.42.F
In two (2) of two (2) staff files reviewed, no evidence of up-to-date Medication Administration Part 1/2 Training and written annual delegation from Child Care Health Consultant.
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