Wings Early Childhood Center
74 BACKSWING CT, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147Childery 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). 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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Previously cited 8/15/2024 and 4/14/2025. Observed unlocked laundry closet in preschool classroom containing bleach, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children at the time of inspection. Observed unlocked laundry closet in prekinder classroom containing laundry pods labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children at the time of inspection.
- Any Form of Restraint Is Not Permitted.2.225.H
Identified through staff statements and Brightwheel Application Injury Report Staff member 2 restrained Child 2 causing injury to head.
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Any Form of Restraint Is Not Permitted.2.225.H
Identified via staff statements and two documented incident reports in BrightWheel App, Staff Member 1 roughly pulled Child 1 by arm and physically restrained Child 1 on ground on the Toddler Playground on 03/26/2025. N_a_m_e _: W_i_ng_s _Ea_rly_ C_h_ild_ho_o_d C_e_nt_er____________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_43_22_2______ ________________________________________________ Identified via staff statements, Assistant Director witnessed incident between Staff Member 1 and Child 1 on Toddler Playground on 03/26/2025. Identified via staff statements, staff members have been observed grabbing/picking up children roughly on multiple occasions.
Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- During the Hours of Operation, the Facility’s Most Recent Licensing, Fire Department, and Health Department Inspection Reports Must Be Accessible to Parents and Legal Guardians Of…2.130.B
No evidence most recent Fire/Health Inspections (or instructions on how to view) are accessible to parents/legal guardians.
Jun 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
Identified through drill log review, no evidence emergency and disaster drills have been practiced with frequency required at 7.701.100.F.
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