Thunder Mountain D51 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
One staff member did not have a Department approved training about child abuse and prevention. The training that was in their staff file was a D51 Mandatory Reporting training.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical Redirection May Be Used to Keep a Child From Immediate Imminent Danger. The Child Must Be Immediately Released Once Removed From Imminent Danger.2.225.I
A staff member lifted a child under their arms and moved them to the cozy corner. The same staff member later grabbed a child by the upper arm and pulled them away from a center to complete their hearing and vision screening.
Jan 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At Least One (1) Staff Member with the Current Department-approved Medication Administration Training and Delegation Must Be on Duty at All Times.2.217.A.9
Reviewed four (4) staff files, no staff member had a current delegation on file.