Gina Cieri
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery 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 2 (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 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 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 provider file and observed Provider and Applicant 2 to have expired standard precautions training as of 3.27.26 and 5.6.26.
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.321.A.4
reviewed 13 children files and observed Ch13 to have expired medical health statement as of 4/18/2025.
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, by the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All…2.316.B.13.b
reviewed policies and observed field trip policies missing how and when will that parents will be notifiy and be given information on estimated time gone, and contact of provider if they do an unschedule field trip.
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission Each Child's File contains:Documentation of Immunization Status or Exemption, Including Month and Year Each Immunization Was Administered. Immunizations…7.707.71.A.1.c
reviewed 2 children files adn observed ch2 to have immunization documentation on non-approved form and to have start date of 8/7/2023.
✓ Corrected at visit
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