Trinity Lutheran Preschool/day Care
208 N DOLORES RD, CORTEZ, CO 81321Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children's Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazards by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures, and Broken or Worn…2.230.C.8
Observed concrete ledge in play area of preschool playground used for children's activities; identified via staff interview concrete ledge is a known tripping hazard for children on the playground at the time of inspection. Observed seven (7) wooden benches on preschool playground that are dilapidated, with sharp, jagged edges, and peeling paint; Name: TRINITY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE License Number : 46584 identified via staff interview benches have caused injury to children while playing on the playground at the time of inspection.
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
bserved: Observed three diper ointment containers labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the diapering cabinet accessible to children in Toddler Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
Observed one outlet under coat hook in main room, and one outlet next to windows in toddler room uncovered and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified through staff statement, Staff Member 1 (DC) grabbed Child 1 on 12/08/2023 causing bruising/injury to Child 1's arm.
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
Observed two uncovered electrical outlets in Bear Classroom (Preschool). Observed one uncovered N_a_m_e _: T_R_IN_IT_Y _LU_T_H_ER_A_N_ P_RE_S_C_HO_O_L_/D_AY_ C_A_R_E___Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_6_58_4_______ ________________________________________________ electrical outlet in Fish Classroom (Toddler).
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…7.702.72.C.8
Brown play house and purple play house on Preschool Playground have visibly peeling paint on interior/exterior in areas accessible to attending children.
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