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Riverhouse Children's Center

742 FLORIDA RD, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
72
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 40% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jun 3, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information:2.206.B

      No evidence of policies and procedures that include minimum information for the following rules listed under rule set 2.206.B: .B.12; .B.15; .B.18; .B.20; .B.25; .B.26; and .B.27 at the time of inspection.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A

      Observed an infant in an unapproved Merlin sleep suit that inhibits freedom of movement, and is not constructed of lightweight, breathable material at the time of inspection. N_a_m_e _: R_IV_E_R_HO_U_S_E _CH_I_LD_R_EN_'S_ C_E_N_TE_R________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_5_11_99_6______ ________________________________________________

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • If Music Is Played in the Infant Sleep Area, the Music Must Not Be Played at a Loud Volume That Would Prevent Infants From Being Heard by Staff. Music Equipment Must Not Be Placed…2.223.C.17

      Observed music machine / sound maker within one foot of cribs playing loudly in Chicadee room at the time of inspection. Observed music / sound machine within one foot of cribs in Hummingbird room

  4. Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • A Child Care Facility Must Require Each Staff Member of the Facility to Read and Sign a Statement Clearly Defining Child Abuse and Neglect Pursuant to State Law and Outlining The…7.701.53.A

      In one staff file reviewed (JB) no evidence of signed Child Abuse/Neglect Statement.

  5. Nov 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…7.702.51.B.7

      Identified through Injury Report submitted by licensed facility on 10/06/2023, a prescription strength medication/pill (non-emergency medication) was unlocked/accessible to attending children in the Hummingbird Classroom on 10/05/2023.

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