St Marys Preschool
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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations For…2.219.B.4
Reviewed 3 children's files and observed 1 to be missing documentation of a current health statement. Child is over 2 years to seven years of age.
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
A ladybug match game on a low shelf in the puzzle area labeled for children ages 3 years and older, accessible to children. Identified through Director's statement that there was at least 1 child in care less than 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Accept and Care Only for Children of the Ages for Which It Has Been Licensed. At No Time Shall the Number of Children in Attendance Exceed the Number for Which The…2.218.A
Program is licensed to care for children 2.5 - 6 years old. Identified through review of daily sign in sheets, CH1's first day in attendance at the Center was 11/6/23. Identified CH1 was 25 months old on first day of attendance. Identified CH1 attended program for three days between 11/6/23 - 12/7/23.