Summit Early Learning Center
2917 ASPEN DR, DURANGO, CO 81301Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
No evidence of CBI or FBI clearance letters on file for staff members PG, YP, CS, ZS, MH, ZT, ND, SS, and KP at the time of inspection. No evidence of CBI clearance letter on file for staff members VF, DE, JB or JR at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
On the date of the inspection the Toddler playground resilient surfacing measured two (2) inches in use zone of brown slide; three (3) inches of resilient surfacing in use zone of red slide, and three (3) to five (5) inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone of the toddler swings. The Preschool playground resilient surfacing measured 2 inches in the use zone of the climbing tires, 2 inches in the use zone of the tire swing and swings, and 0 inches in the use zone of the green slide at the time of inspection.
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
No evidence emergency and disaster drills have been practiced with frequency indicated by 7.701.100.F.
✓ Corrected at visit
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