Grand Kids Day Care Center
1100 CENTRAL PARK DR UNIT B, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487Childery 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
- 51
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
Reviewed facility fire department inspections and observed facility having an expired fire department inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Drivers Must Complete a Minimum of Four (4) Hours of Department-approved Driver Training. The Department’s Approval Will Be Based on the Review of a Training Curriculum That…2.227.C.9
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed no staff members having Driver training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed: Raina B, Jaime V and Gabrielle B to be missing out of state back ground clearance letters.
✓ Corrected at visit
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