EVCCA's Miller Ranch Child Care 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4. 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 4 (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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- 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 15 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B
Reviewed 1 staff file and observed SM-1 to be missing documentation of fire safety training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed SM-3 to be missing documentation if current child abuse prevention training. This is a violation of stipulation O in the Probationary license. Stipulation O states: All staff must complete the Department’s free online training on recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse/neglect, found in the CO Shines PDIS
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A package of diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the counter by the changing pad in the Sunshine room, accessible to children. The wipes were accessible due to the steps by the sink. This is a violation of stipulation J of the probation agreement. Stipulation J states" Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 17, 20251 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
Observed several holiday decorations hanging on the wall and from the ceiling in the Snow Owls (toddler) room with small buttons and gems glued on them, posing a potential choke hazard. The decorations are accessible to children less than 3 years of age. Observed cotton balls used on decorations on the outside of the doors on the Bumblebee and Rollie Pollies rooms (Infants) posing a potential choke hazard, accessible to children less than 3 years of age. This is a violation of stipulation "J" of the Probationary license. Stipulation "J" states: Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.
Nov 21, 20251 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
Several small clear bug blocks on the science shelf in the Dragonflies room posing a potential choke hazard. Bug blocks fit into the choke tube. The Dragonflies room is a toddler room. This is a violation of stipulation J of the probationary license: Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 file to be missing documentation of current signed and dated emergency medical care authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 4, 20251 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
Google eyes on art work posted on the wall in the Sunshine room accessible to children less than 3 years of age. posing a potential choke hazard. Identified through Director's statement that there are children less than 3 years of age in the Sunshine room at this time.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with N_a_m_e _: E_V_CC_A_'s_ M_ill_er_ R_an_ch_ C_h_ild_ C_ar_e _C_en_te_r…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed SM1 and SM2 to be missing documentation of current standard precautions training.
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A gallon jug of Clorox Bleach and a gallon jug of Vigoroso cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor under the changing table in the Tadpoles room, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When Caring for Children, Staff Must Refrain From the Personal Use of Electronics Including, but Not Limited To, Cell Phones and Portable Electronic Devices.2.212.E
Identified through multiple staff statement that SM1 and SM2 were recording children with their cell phones while caring for children. SM3 uses their cell phone while in the classroom and does not pay attention to the children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 21 staff files and observed Diana H to be missing documentation of FBI clearance.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Alejandra and Yessenica to be missing documentation of current standard precautions training.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed two staff files. Observed D.P.'s Standard Precautions training expired on 3/11/24. Observed no evidence of D.P. renewing this training annually.
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
Toddler aged children in the Toddler "Snow Owls" classroom utilizing the indoor gross motor soft climbing blocks. Observed one block was placed where highest point a child sat measured up to 23 inches tall. Observed no resilient surfacing surrounding this equipment.
Dec 20, 20231 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
Identified A.C. and A.F. were present during the time of the injury. Observed A.F.'s current First Aid/CPR certification. Observed A.C. successfully completed online First Aid/CPR training, however A.C. did not complete the hands-on skill practice of this blended learning online lesson. Observed no evidence of A.C. completing the Introduction to First Aid and CPR module.
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
A container of "Miracle-Gro" plant food accessible to children on the ground on the preschool playground. Identified through discussion with staff, the preschool children did play on this playground earlier today.