Heaven's Little Steps Day Care
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
It was identified that for less than ten (10) minutes the “two’s” classroom was not following appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…2.207.A
There were eight (8) children in the Doves classroom and nine (9) were signed in.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Eagle's bathroom there was diaper cream under the diaper changing table that was accessible to children. In the Dove's bathroom there was a diaper bag that was on the ground with diaper cream accessible to children.
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Results of the Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Must Be Maintained at the Center, Facility, or Agency and Must Be Available for Review Upon Request by a Licensing Specialist.7.701.32.K
Reviewed seventeen (17) staff files and one (1) staff member, MC, did not have a TRAILS clearance letter available for review.