Christiane Gurule
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80925Childery 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 3 (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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and Staff Members Must Obtain a Medical Statement Signed and Dated by a Licensed Physician or Other Health Care Provider…2.311.A.13.a
At the time of inspection Joy M. was missing a current medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Aides Must Be at Least Sixteen (16) Years of Age and Must Work Directly Under the Supervision of the Primary Provider in Charge and Responsible for the Care of the Children.…2.309.A.4.a
At the time of visit arrived at the home and observed four unqualified staff aides alone supervising children. The primary provider was out of town.
Aug 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented and Followed, Which Includes All Updates, Changes, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information:7.707.41.B
The provider indicated that last year they increased their fee's and verbally told parents of the change but did not put the change in fee's in writing and provide it to the parents.
✓ Corrected at visit
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