Soaring Heights Prek - 8 Preschool
3280 COUNTY ROAD 5, ERIE, CO 80516Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Fill Resilient Surface Must Be Raked Regularly to Retain Its Resiliency and to Retain a Depth of at Least Six (6) Inches.2.230.C.1.c
Observed swing and slide on the playground to have less than 6 inches of resilient material (2 to 4 inches).
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Observed multiple choking hazards accessible to children in room A141.
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Have at Least One (1) Hour of Child Development Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Employment. This Training Must Include the Major Domains (Cognitive, Social,…2.213.L
In reviewing 6 staff files, the following staff missing 1 hour of child development training: Heather, Victor, Kathleen.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: Parent(s)/guardian(s) Names; Home and E-mail Addresses; Telephone Numbers, Including Home, Work, and Cell Numbers; Employer Name and Work…7.702.34.A.2
On the on-line registration, orientation child information forms and in infinate campus and observed no employment names, address or phone numbers.
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