Elizabeth Oliveros DeFries
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.4 / 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
- 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 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Dec 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Reviewed drill log and observed it to have only four drills recorded for 2025. 1/10/25, 2/12/25, 3/15/25 and 12/7/25. No other record of monthly fire drills, quarterly emergency drills or tornado drills between March and October was available for review by Specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Medications in the Family Child Care Home, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be…2.321.B.8
The following medications were observed to not be stored in a locked cabinet/closet/box: - In open shelving in kitchen: A small bottle of Tylenol, Biotin supplements - In unsecured cabinet next to fridge: 1 bottle Nature Made vitamins, Zinc supplement, Olly supplement, Nyquil and Emergen-C gummies - In unsecured kitchen drawer: 2 packets of Vital Protein collagen peptide supplement - In unsecured plastic drawers under open shelving in kitchen: 2 vials of insulin These medications were accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
Oct 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Upon review of nine children files observed four files to have expired health statement.
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Infants, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.I
Elizabeth O. to be missing the Department-approved safe sleep training. This is a direct violation of stipulation E which states Licensee must complete any training that is required. This may include, but is not limited to: standard precautions, safe sleep, and medication administration training. Verification of complete training must be available for review at all times.
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Building And…2.312.F
Provider to be missing building and physical premises training. This is a direct violation stipulation E which states licensing must complete any training that is required. This may include but is not limited to: standard precautions, safe sleep, and medication administration training. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times.
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.9
Upon review of 11 children files observed one file to be missing an authorization for field trips.
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, and Qualified Substitutes Must Complete a Department Approved Course of Training For…2.312.E
Elizabeth to be missing documentation of the medication administration training. This violation was previously cited on 6/24/2024.
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Accessible to Children, All Electrical Outlets and Power Strips Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed; All Exposed Light Bulbs Accessible To…2.336.C.2
Electrical outlets to be accessible to children and to be missing protective covers in the following areas: living room by the television.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children All Staff Members Caring for Children Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR Must Complete the Department-approved Basic First…2.312.D.1
No documentation of current CPR/1st aid certification.