City of Grand Junction Child Care Facility
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4. 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 4 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
Reviewed fourteen (14) staff files. The most recent "Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma" training completed by staff member E.R. that was available for review at the time of inspection expired on 6/8/2025. The Preschool One (1) classroom that the staff member works in has a licensed age range of two and a half (2 1/2) to six (6) years old.
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed two (2) staff files. At the time of inspection the most recent "Standard Precautions" training completed by staff member E.R. expired on 6/7/2025.
Jan 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed four staff files. Documentation of FBI or CBI criminal background check clearence letters were not available at the time of inspection for staff member A.B. The staff member did have a Trails clearence letter in their file.
Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed sixteen (16) staff files. The staff files for staff members D.M., J.M., and A.B. did not contain documentation of CBI or FBI criminal background check clearance letters or a portability transfer associated with the child care license at the time of inspection.
Sep 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety Training Prior to Working with Children. The Training Must Include Identification of and Protection…7.702.42.A
Reviewed four (4) staff files. No documentation was available at the time of inspection that staff members D.M., S.A., M.K., and M.J. have completed a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children.
Aug 3, 20232 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B
Reviewed fourteen (14) staff files. The "Standard Precautions" training documentation for staff members J.B., S.M., S.P., and C.A. were expired at the time of inspection.
- Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 Weeks to 18 Months (Infants): 1 Staff Member to 5 Infants DocuSign Envelope ID: AF6E64B4-9D4A-42F4-AF05-F144E94F75FA…7.702.46.A.14
Identified through staff interviews that the two (2) toddler rooms at the center were combined into one (1) toddler room. There were twelve (12) children ages one (1) - three (3) with two (2) teachers exceeding the required child-to-teacher ratio.