Original Research by School Decision on Teddy Bear Preschool
Teddy Bear Preschool is a regular public school serving only prekindergarten students in Dolores, Colorado, part of the Dolores School District No. Re-4A. Because it serves a single early grade, state testing data does not apply here, and there is no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism metric to report. A parent looking at test scores or graduation outcomes will not find them for this school, and that is a function of its grade band rather than any performance measure.
The school is small, with an enrollment of about that size for a standalone preschool. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic share and a small American Indian or Alaska Native population also represented. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not reported.
Dolores itself is a small town wedged into a narrow canyon along the Dolores River. It has a compact downtown core with shops, restaurants, a brew pub, and a public library, and a paved bike trail runs along the river through town. The setting is rural, and while the central area is walkable, most residents rely on cars for daily needs. The town has seen minimal population growth over its history, with its census count declining somewhat in recent decades. The geography of the narrow valley limits expansion, though some residential development has occurred on higher ground outside town limits. Housing values in the area sit roughly in the middle range for the nation, and affordability is a practical consideration for families. The town’s economy appears oriented toward small local businesses, outdoor recreation tourism, and nearby public land management, with McPhee Reservoir and the San Juan National Forest close by as major recreational draws.
No recent district-level changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or boundary adjustments were surfaced in publicly available records for the Dolores School District. The district itself is one of a few within Montezuma County, and the comparison set available is relative to other districts in that county, though no proficiency, graduation, or attendance metrics could be calculated for Teddy Bear Preschool given its grade range. A parent evaluating this school is looking at an early childhood program in a small, stable community with limited growth pressure and a strong outdoor recreation environment. What is not in the data—detailed program offerings, staff qualifications, disciplinary climate, or any academic context—would need to come directly from the school or district office to fill out the picture.
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