Soda Creek Preschool
220 PARK AVENUE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487Childery 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
Reviewed facility inspections and observed facility having an expired Colorado Department of Public Health inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Pieces of Playground Equipment Must Be Designed to Guard Against Entrapment and Strangulation. Any Openings in Gross Motor Equipment Above Ground Must Be Smaller Than Three…2.230.C.6
More than fingertips width gap between the platform and the double blue slide of climbing equipment posing a potential strangulation hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active…2.133.A
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Pam G. to be missing Disaster preparedness/FEMA training.
✓ Corrected at visit
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