Barbara McGregor
BOULDER, CO 80305Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment, Sliding Equipment, or Equipment with Attached Platforms, Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use…2.337.B.1.a
Hammock in the outdoor play area with fall height over 20", accessible to children and lacking resilient surface in use zone.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Subsequent Health Evaluations for the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, and Children Residing in the Home Who Are Less Than Ten (10) Years of Age Must Be Obtained Every Two (2) Years…2.311.A.14
Reviewed both provider files and identified both with expired health evaluations.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Reviewed 3 child files and identified 1 with an expired health statement.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Must Obtain Written Authority to Arrange for Emergency Medical Care for Each Child. Written Authorization to Obtain Emergency Medical Care Must Be on File Prior to Or…7.707.71.B.1
Reviewed 7 child files and identified 1 child with expired emergency medical authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
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