El Nidito at The Family 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 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 5 (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
- 76
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
One of fourteen staff files reviewed to have an expired medical statement signed and dated by a physician.
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed 3 staff members to have expired First Aid and CPR certificate or module, Susan B. (hd 11/19/18), Maria C. (hd 8/16/21) and Denise B (hd 11/1/23).
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In an unlocked lower cabinet in the Penguin classroom, shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed to be accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
A ball labeled for children's ages 3+ was observed in the Panda Room (ages 6wk - 18mo).
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or Glass Are Not Permitted for Children Less Than Five (5) Years of Age.2.229.M
Ducklings class (infants) was oberved to have a plant in a glass container on a counter.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.2.229.K
Panda classroom was observed to have items stored under the evacuation crib.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed 5 staff (Mary, Christine, Brooke, Kristin & Macarena) to not have completed out of state background checks.
✓ Corrected at visit