Limon Child Development Center
1741 9TH ST, LIMON, CO 80828Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 118
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
Potting soil labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in Krissa's classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.H
3 screw drivers and a drill accessible to children on maintenance desk in backhallway leading to outside door.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise7.702.62.A.1
Identified through staff statement that a child approximately 5 years of age was left unsupervised on the school bus for approximately 20 minutes. At the time of inspection observed 1 child walking to the bathroom in the hallway downstairs unsupervised.
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