Little Bear Childcare Center
150 TECH DRIVE SUITE F, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 10
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toddler Climbing Equipment Must Have a Three (3) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. Toddler Slides Require a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Extending Out From the Base of the Slide.2.230.C.3.a
Observed approximately three (3) foot use zone extending from the large climber slide at the time of inspection.
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
No evidence of up-to-date annual emergency medical authorization for Ch1 on file at the time of inspection.
Oct 3, 20241 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
Previously cited on 10-31-2023. Observed less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing under large climber in the use zone of the green and blue slides on climbing structure measuring 29 inches in height at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 31, 20231 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.7.702.72.C.1.a
Observed one (1) inch insufficient resilient surface depth under all climbing structures on Toddler Playground: Blue/Brown Climbing Structure measuring at 29 inches in height; Blue Slide measuring at 23 inches in height; Tan/Green Slide measuring at 40 inches in height.
✓ Corrected at visit
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