Ellen Lexau
AURORA, CO 80010Childery 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 (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.C
Reviewed 1 staff members files. Observed 1 staff members files missing current department approved Standard Precautions Certificate.
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) 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.M
Reviewed 1 staff members files 1 staff member ( Ellen L.) files were missing Department approved Certificate for introduction to early intervention and preschool special education
Apr 10, 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 Department Approved…2.312.H
Reviewed 1 staff members files. Observed 1 staff members( Ellen L. ) files missing department approved certificate for mandated training child abuse prevention and reporting.
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