Iliana Heikkila
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 3. 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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Swings for Children Three (3) Years of Age and Older Must Have Seats Made of Flexible Material.2.337.B.6
A swing set at the family child care home was equipped with stiff wooden seats. N_a_m_e _: I_lia_na_ H_e_ikk_ila____________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_54_06_9______ ________________________________________________
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules, Personnel Files for Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Be…2.313.A
Staff files and child files were not available for review when they were requested at the time of inspection.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Child Care Providers Must Have a Written Plan That Accounts for Children with Disabilities as Defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and Those with Access and Functional Needs As…2.136.A
that the policies and procedures document lacks a section in which the emergency plan accounts for children with disabilities.