Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
2899 HOLLY AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old Must Complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep Training Prior to Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old.…2.213.C
Observed one (1) staff member working with infants less than twelve (12) months old without evidence of Department-approved Safe Sleep training on file at the time of inspection.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toddler Climbing Equipment Must Have a Three (3) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. Toddler Slides Require a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Extending Out From the Base of the Slide.2.230.C.3.a
Observed toddler slide on castle climber with approximately one foot use zone on left side of slide and one foot use zone at the base of the slide at the time of inspection
May 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Separate Sleep Rooms Are Prohibited in New Construction, Change of Governing Body, and Change of Capacity in Child Care Centers.2.223.C.14
Observed seperate sleep room in Infant Classroom.
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