Jennifer Chamblee
BAYFIELD, CO 81122Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Areas Where Children May Pass or Play Must Be Kept Free of Animal Contamination. All Animal Wastes Must Be Promptly Removed and Inaccessible to Children.2.337.A.7
Observed canine animal contamination on resilient surfacing on the playground children were using at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent or Guardian Must Provide the Following Information to the Provider for Each Child Entering the Family Child Care Home: Documentation Of…2.321.A.2.c
Observed no evidence of immunization certificate in one (1) out of one (1) child files reviewed at the time of inspection. This is a direct violation of stipulation P of the probationary license. Stipulation P states, "Licensees shall create a robust policy and procedure to ensure child files are complete, up-to-date and compliant. Child files must be available for review at all times."
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Flammable or Combustible Items Must Be Stored in a Locked Area Remote From the Kitchen, and at Least Three (3) Feet From the Furnace, Hot Water Heater or Any Other Heating Device.…2.336.C.11
Observed butane torch and butane refill cartridge in middle drawer of the kitchen island, close to the propane stove at the time of inspection. This is a direct violation of stipulation J on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation J states "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children”, must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outdoors."
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 18, 20251 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
Previously cited on 9/16/2025 - No evidence of child file available for review for 1 of 7 attending children at time of site inspection. This is a violation of Stipulation P on the probationary license. Stipulation P states: "Licensees shall create a robust policy and procedure to ensure child files are complete, up-to-date, and compliant. Child files must be available for review at all times."
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Preschool and School-age Climbing Equipment, Sliding Equipment, or Equipment with Attached Platforms Must Have a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.337.B.3.b
At the time of inspection Licensing Specialists observed use zone less than the required six (6) feet in the following areas: 1.) Red slide on "little tykes" climber with use zone extending approximately two (2) feet extending from the base. 2.) Blue slide on large climber with use zone on the right hand side of slide measuring approximately 1.75 feet.
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Sign In/Out Procedure The Provider Must Maintain a Daily Sign In/out Method Containing the Date, N_a_m_e _: J_en_n_ife_r C_h_am_b_le_e_________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.317.D.1
No evidence of sign in/out documentation observed at the time of inspection. Identified through provider statements that sign in/out logs are only maintained prior to supervisory inspection, and not completed the remainder of the year. Observed four guardians pick up children without signing children out of the family child care home at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials, Perfumes,…2.336.C.1
Previously cited 03/04/2024. Observed dove soap labeled "Keep out of reach of children" near bathroom sink, Clorox wipes and "Dude Wipes" under and on top of the toilet in bathroom, and assorted knives, pizza cutter, and sharp tools in drawer of kitchen island in the kitchen. All items were accessible to children at the time of inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
Owner/Operator (JC) and resident (AC) FBI criminal record check exceeds five (5) years since completion.
✓ Corrected at visit
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