Esther Ambriz
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2. 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 2 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent or Guardian Must Provide the Following Information to the Provider for Each Child Entering the Family Child Care Home: Documentation Of…2.321.A.2.c
During a review of 20 children's files, 7 files contained immunization records that were not on an approved form, and 6 files were missing the immunization record completely.
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Family Child Care Homes Must Have Smoke Alarms Installed in Every Bedroom Licensed for Care, in the Immediate Vicinity Outside Every Bedroom, in Every Area Used as a Sleeping…2.336.C.13
The renovated garage space where child care is provided and children ocasionally sleep, did not have a smoke alarm installed.
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Subsequent Health Evaluations for the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, and Children Residing in the Home Who Are Less Than Ten (10) Years of Age Must Be Obtained Every Two (2) Years…2.311.A.14
Jesus A. to be missing documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Fingerprint Process Shall Be Completed at an Approved Vendor Within Five (5) Calendar Days of When Any New Resident, Eighteen (18) Years of Age or Older, Begins Residing in A…2.121.C.2
There was a substitute, D, that did not have completed fingerprint background checks. The substitute was left alone with children without the provider present. The provider left their house to run an errand. Substitute, D, had unrestricted access to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent or Guardian of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of the Child's…7.707.71.A.2
Reviewed two (2) child files, one (1) child did not have a current medical evaluation in their file.
✓ Corrected at visit