New Creation Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 9 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
1 of 2 staff files reviewed was missing both the FBI clearance letter and the CBI clearance letter. The staff member missing these documents was observed working directly with children at the time of inspection.
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.212.N
9 of 9 staff files reviewed were missing the required signed statement verifying that the staff member had been trained on the center's specific policies and procedures for the administration of medications.
Feb 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
4 glue bottles labeled keep out of each of children under 3 years of age were found accessible to children under 3 years of age in the Bear classroom.
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
A maintenance cap with a prominent square block on the top was protuding from the flat ground in toddler's outdoor play area, creating a tripping hazard.
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Following the raking of the resilient surfacing, pieces of black landscape fabric were poking through the sand in the sandbox in the Pre-k playground, creating a tripping hazard in the play area.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.d
The facility failed to report the allegations of child abuse to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood within the required 24 hour time period.
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medications Must Be Kept in the Original Labeled Bottle or Container. Prescription Medications Must Contain the Original Pharmacy Label.2.220.C
The prescription medication kept on site for a child with a medical plan, did not have the pharmacy label.
Oct 1, 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
identified through staff member statement that during the time of the incident, one staff member was cleaning inside the classroom while the other staff member was supervising 12 children alone on the playground. This resulted in a violation of the required staff-to-child ratio of 1 staff member to 10 children when supervising children aged 3-4 years old.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
The landscaping fabric torn and uncovered in a small area in the sandbox in the toddler outddoor play area, posing a potential tripping hazard. N_a_m_e _: N_E_W_ C_R_EA_T_IO_N_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L___________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 6_0_43_5_______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit