Wiley Preschool
400 WARD ST, WILEY, CO 81092Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 2 (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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- If Preschool-age Children Are in Care for Longer Than Five (5) Hours, the Center Must Provide at Least a Thirty (30) Minute Rest Period Meeting the Following: A Firm Cot or Two…2.223.D.5.a
In the preschool classroom there was observed to be five resting mats that were measured to be approximately 1 inch thick, less than the required 2 inches.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 3 staff files. Observed SM3 to be missing documentation of CBI clearance.
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…2.220.J
While reviewing children's files, child 1 had an expired emergency medication.
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