The Goddard School Erie
3000 VILLAGE VISTA DR, ERIE, CO 80516Childery 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.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 (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 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 139
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Have at Least One (1) Hour of Child Development Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Employment. This Training Must Include the Major Domains (Cognitive, Social,…2.213.L
Reviewed 24 staff files and found 1 staff with no documentation of a completed Child Development Training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Fitted Sheet and a Blanket, or Suitable Covering, Must Be Provided for Each Child to Be Used Only by That Child.2.223.D.4.c
In room #5 and #8 there were napping mats without sheets and children were sleeping on them.
- Window Blind Cords Must Be Secured Out of Children's Reach to Prevent Strangulation.2.229.B
In room # 8, #4 and #3; Blind cords were hanging down posing a potential strangulation hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
pull up and wipes accessible to children in the preschool 2 bathroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Window Blind Cords Must Be Secured Out of Children's Reach to Prevent Strangulation.2.229.B
window blind cords to be hanging loosely in the Jr. Kindergarten room posing a strangulation hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…7.702.41.G
In reviewing 13 staff files: 2 staff members (Amber M. & Patricia R.) without inital medical statement signed and dated by physcian.
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