Sonlight Christian Camp
1536 SONLIGHT PL, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Backpacking/Camping Activity Leaders Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age and Meet the Following Qualifications: Four (4) Hours of Experience Specific to The…2.620.A.2.c
Facility did not have verification of backpacking/camping activity leader with four (4) hours of documented backpacking/camping experience.
Jun 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Medication at the Permanent Camp Site Must Be Kept in a Clean, Locked Container, Except Emergency Medication Such as Epinephrine Auto Injectors or Asthma Inhalers. On…7.711.31.J.3
In the Alpine Dorm Room where children sleep, a bottle of prescription medication on a bedside table.
✓ Corrected at visit
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