Sopris Elementary Preschool Program
Data last updated · May 2026
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4. 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 4 (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
- 82
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 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
A gingerbread house and gingerbread man display on the bulletin board in the shared hall space used by children under 3 years old, contained small hard candies and google-y eyes that pose a choking hazard.
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
5 of 12 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of the child abuse and neglect records (TRAILS) clearance letter
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- For Every Thirty (30) or Fewer Children in Attendance, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member on Duty Who Holds a Current Department-approved First Aid and Safety…2.213.E
Verification of staff First Aid and CPR Certification status at the time of the incident was not possible as staff files were locked and inaccessible during the inspection.
Feb 19, 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
a trash can without a lid was found to have food scraps and other chokable waste items hanging out of the side of the can.
May 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A bottle of "Baby Wash" soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room #205, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Several plastic pouches of baby wiles labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the unlocked changing table cabinet in room 200, accessible to children. Observed a plastic pouch of "Pamper's" baby wiped labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a basket on top of children's cubby's in room 201, accessible to children. Observed a bottle of sunscreen at labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the desk outside of room 207, accessible to children. Observed and bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" on top of the children's cubby's in room 205, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit