Gingerbread House Day Care Center
318 GIRAULT AVE, ALAMOSA, CO 81102Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 (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 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
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed fourteen staff files. Nine staff files to be missing subsequent self-report health histories.
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
At time of inspection, child file did not have signed medical health statement. N_a_m_e _: G_in_g_er_bre_a_d _Ho_u_se_ D_ay_ C_a_re_ C_en_te_r ________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_5_56_4_______ ________________________________________________
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Minimum of One Hundred Fifty (150) Square Feet of Shaded Area in the Fenced Play Area Must Be Provided to Guard Children Against the Hazards of Excessive Sun and Heat. Shaded…2.232.A.5
On the UPK 1 & 2 playground there was no shaded area in the fenced play area to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat.
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Fitted Sheet and a Blanket, or Suitable Covering, Must Be Provided for Each Child to Be Used Only by That Child.2.223.D.4.c
In Toddler classroom 1, 2, 3 and 4, toddlers were observed to be sleeping on cots without a suitable covering.
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In UPK 1, the latch under the sink to be broken and a bottle of Clorox Bleach and Dawn Dish Soap, labeled by the manufacturer as keep out of reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In Toddler 1 classroom, a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled by the manufacturer as keep out of reach of children and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 27, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a
Eighteen staff files reviewed. Winnona M., Wyonna M., and Alicia S. to be missing documentation of CBI Clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Each Licensed Child Care Facility Shall Maintain Records as Required by the State Department Pertaining to the Admission, Progress, Health, and Discharge of Children in Care At…7.701.65.A.3
Identified Staff Member 4 shared confidential information regarding Child 1 and reportable incident with another facility. Identified through staff file review that confidentiality agreement was signed by Staff Member 4 on 1/4/2022.
Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar…7.702.51.A.2.b
One child file reviewed. One child file to be missing documentation of completed health statement.
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