Eaton Early Learning Center
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If Preschool-age Children Are in Care for Longer Than Five (5) Hours, the Center Must Provide at Least a Thirty (30) Minute Rest Period Meeting the Following: A Firm Cot or Two…2.223.D.5.a
Observed children in room 3 and 4 were resting on mats without sheets and blankets.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 28, 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 2 staff files and observed 1 staff member to be missing documentation of a Standard Precaution training.
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When Caring for Children, Staff Must Refrain From the Personal Use of Electronics Including, but Not Limited To, Cell Phones and Portable Electronic Devices.2.212.E
Identified a SM used a personal cell phone in a classroom.
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed a random sampling of 15 children's files and observed 3 children to have expired health statements.
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Observed hand sanitizer on the counter in classroom # 2 and lotion on the counter in classroom #3, both labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 29, 20241 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 12 staff files and observed 3 staff members, Jen Noonan (expired 1/10/2024), Kelly Ross (expired 1/5/2024), Molly Wilson (expired 1/10/2024) to have expired Standard Precautions trainings,
✓ Corrected at visit