Trails West Preschool School DIST 5
5400 S WACO ST, AURORA, CO 80015Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 2 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Important
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Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
At the time of visit, in the Enrichment classroom observed in a blue bucket adult scissors accessible to children.
May 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Governing Body Must Appoint a Director Who Will Be Responsible to the Governing Body and Who Will Be Delegated the Authority and Responsibility for the Operation of the Center…2.205.A
Identified through staff statements that there has not been an appointed director for the program since December.
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