Steamboat Summer Mountain Camp
2305 MT. WERNER CIR, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 3 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed M. Ross, A. Appel, E. Rosewarn, S. Taylor, M. Polaski, H. Curry, R. Arens, B. Sayre, L. Leick, A. Legatt, J. Kimble, B. Skinner, C. Shlaver and T. Gebhart to be missing Emergency drill and fire extinguisher training.
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
Reviewed 18 staff files and observed Charlie C to be having an expired FBI background clearance letter.
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Carsen to be missing documentation of CBI clearance. Observed Skylar to be missing documentation of FBI clearance.
✓ Corrected at visit
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