Evangelina Sanchez
BRIGHTON, CO 80602Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 3 (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 3 (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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Extinguishers Must Be Replaced at Least Every Six (6) Years.2.336.C.15.a
Fire extinguisher with expiration date of January 2025.
Jan 6, 20251 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
In Provider's file an expired Department approved Safe Sleep training.
Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When More Than Eight (8) Children Are Present, a Second Staff Member That Is Qualified as an Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitute, Staff Member, or Staff…2.309.A.4
Specialist observed 10 children in attendance and provider had an unqualified assistant helping care for the children. Provider was at the library with children and had unqualified assistant with her at the library and when they were home.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Flammable or Combustible Items Must Be Stored in a Locked Area Remote From the Kitchen, at Least Three (3) Feet From the Furnace, Hot Water Heater or Any Other Heating Device.…7.707.923.L
A roll of wrapping paper in a trash can less than 3 feet from the furnace in the basement.
✓ Corrected at visit
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