Heather Medrano
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.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. 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Window Wells Accessible to Children Must Have Covers That Are in Good Condition and Will Protect Children From Falling Into the Window Well. Window Well Covers Must Not Prevent…2.337.A.8
3 window well covers accessible to children in the outdoor play area having holes and cracked.
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.7
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed 2 files having an expired emergency medical authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting a Complete Set of Fingerprints and the Required Fee to CBI for Processing. An Updated…7.701.33.D.5
Identified through provider that Michael still resides in the residence. Observed Michael having expired FBI clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit