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1718 BROOKSIDE, CANON CITY, CO 81212Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active…2.133.A
Reviewed seventeen (17) staff files and found one (1) staff file was missing the Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness training certificate.
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Jill C., Jennifer M., and Rita S., all have a TRAILS clearance letter, but did not have proof that it was renewed within five (5) years.
Sep 14, 20232 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B
Staff member who administered first aide to CH1 to have expired department approved standard precautions.
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B
Four out of nine staff files reviewed to have expired department approved Standard Precautions Trainings: Jennifer M., Amber K., Alexandra H and Chris H.
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