Coleen Gates
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 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
The resilient surface under the swing set measured less than 6 inches in depth.
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Must Complete A…2.312.K
Coleen to be missing a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes.
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Stairways of More Than Four (4) Steps That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Gates That Prevent Access From the Area Being Used When Children Under Two (2) Years Old Are…7.707.921.H
Two stairways with 7 steps each accessible to a child under the age of 2.
✓ Corrected at visit
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