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Kinderkirk Preschool

434 S CONQUISTADOR AVE, PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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, Preschool
Licensed capacity
151
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings · 33% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • A Written Medication Log Must Be Kept for Each Child. This Log Is Part of the Child's Records. The Log Must Contain the Following:2.220.L

      At the time of inspection there was not a log available for administering a medication prescribed by the doctor.

  2. Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G

      Reviewed 14 staff files. 7 staff members did not have annual self reported health histories on file for review.

  3. Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A

      Identified through staff statements that CH was being carried on the shoulders of a staff member. Staff member let go of CH's feet and CH fell.

  4. Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Children Must Be Actively Supervised at All Times.2.226.C.3

      Identified through video recording and through director interview that SM 1 had their back to the children at the time of inspection.

  5. May 22, 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

      At the time of inspection there was no record of emergency drills completed within the past 12 months.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Aug 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7

      Reviewed 5 children's files. 3 children did not have a current updated authorization for emergency medical care.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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