River Mist
2441 COUNTY ROAD 225, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 25
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention Prior to Working with Children, Which Includes Common…2.213.G
No evidence of up-to-date, annual, Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention on file in four (4) out of six (6) staff files reviewed at the time of inspection.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
No evidence of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children for staff member BC at the time of inspection.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Directors and Assistant Directors Must Complete the Department-approved Training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health…2.213.J
No evidence of Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training for JT (Director), AP (Assistant Director).
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