The Pinon Project - Tree House ELC
CORTEZ, CO·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 N Elm, Cortez, CO, 81321
CityCORTEZ, CO 81321
CountyMontezuma
Operating details
Capacity88
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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300 N Elm, Cortez, CO, 81321, CORTEZ, CO 81321
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/30/2026
Founded complaint #272324
Founded complaint #272324 Report of Inspection: View official inspection document Source: ColoradoShines (CDEC) program record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk4/16/2025
Adverse action: Probation
Adverse action: Probation Final outcome/disposition: Probation Source: ColoradoShines (CDEC) program record.
Corrected 8/19/2025 - High risk3/31/2025
Founded licensing violation (Stage II investigation #3614643)
Founded licensing violation (Stage II investigation #3614643) Report of Inspection: View official inspection document Source: ColoradoShines (CDEC) program record.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,661/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CORTEZ, Montezuma County
- Capacity: 88
- Type: Child Care Center
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