Pueblo West Christian Academy
347 S DEL NORTE AVE, PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 7 children's files. 2 staff members did not have a current Department approved standard precautions training on file for review.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 4 staff files. 2 staff member observed working with children Markiba B. and Dani G had not completed the required Department approved Standard Precautions training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
At the time of inspection there was an uncovered electrical outlet in the transition 2 accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a State Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. For Seasonal Children's Resident Camp Programs,…7.701.100.A
Reviewed 5 staff files. 1 staff member Dawn C. had not completed the Department approved training in Emergency and Disaster preparedness.
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