Sunset Academy’s Colorado Shines Level 4 rating underscores its dedication to high-quality early childhood education. The Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) evaluates licensed early learning programs on a scale from 1 to 5, with higher levels indicating superior quality. Programs rated at Levels 3, 4, or 5 are recognized as “Highly Rated,” having completed an intensive rating process that includes an observation and review of the program’s practices in staff development, family involvement, community involvement, and curriculum.

As of October 2024, Sunset Academy is one of only 15 centers within a five-mile radius of Longmont, out of 79 licensed providers, that holds a Level 4 or higher rating.

Sunset Academy This distinction places Sunset Academy among the top childcare providers in the area, reflecting its commitment to exceeding standards in workforce qualifications, family partnerships, leadership and management, learning environment, and child health and development.

Parents seeking quality care often consult the Colorado Shines website to identify providers with higher ratings, as these ratings offer insight into a program’s commitment to excellence in early childhood education

Our Colorado Shines Level 4 Certificate

Our Colorado Shines Level 4 Report Card