Summit County 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Minimum of One Hundred Fifty (150) Square Feet of Shaded Area in the Fenced Play Area Must Be N_a_m_e _: S_U_M_M_IT_ C_OU_N_T_Y _PR_E_S_CH_O_O_L__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er…2.232.A.5
No evidence of a minimum of 150 square feet of shaded area available on fenced in outdoor play areas. Identified the shade structures are removed in the winter months to avoid any potential damage to shade structures and prevent potential injuries when staff remove snow off shade structures and/or snow falling from shade structures.
Jan 22, 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 no evidence of one staff member, who provides breaks for Infant Teachers, renewing infant safe sleep training annually.
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Identified the Toddler "Ones" classroom is often over ratio during nap time when one staff member supervises six or seven one year olds.
Oct 2, 20251 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
The written authorization for emergency medical care was signed by CH1's parent on 8/8/24. Observed no evidence of this authorization being updated annually.
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with N_a_m_e _: S_U_M_M_IT_ C_OU_N_T_Y _PR_E_S_CH_O_O_L__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Pamela to be missing documentation of current standard precautions training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
No documentation of approving fire inspection report from the last two years.