Stepping Stones Day School, Inc.
2116 W 30TH, PUEBLO, CO 81008Childery 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
During the health and safety walk through the preschool classroom had 15 children signed in on the attendance form and 13 children present. The toddler classroom stated that they had 7 children and there were 6 present.
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
Reviewed attendance verification records. 11 children ages 1 to 3 years were in attendance in the the toddler classroom the morning of the inspection.
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests for Volunteers, Whose Activities Involve the Care and Supervision of Children; Or Who Have Unsupervised Access to Children, Must Be Submitted…2.121.D.3
At the time of inspection there was a board member volunteering with unsupervised access to all classrooms.
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Individualized Diet and Feeding Schedule Must Be Provided According to a Written Plan Submitted by the Parent or by the Child's Physician with the Knowledge and Consent of The…2.224.B.1
At the time of inspection observed that there is no written diet and feeding schedule available for infants.
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- During the Hours of Operation, the Facility’s Most Recent Licensing, Fire Department, and Health Department Inspection Reports Must Be Accessible to Parents and Legal Guardians Of…2.130.B
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection onsite expired 6/27/2024.
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 4 children's files. 1 child did not have current written, signed and dated authorization for emergency medical care.
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