Joanna Miller
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20261 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
The safety latch on a lower cabinet in the bathroom was not operating properly and allowing the cabinet door to be opened. Items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" (KORC) were present in the cabinet.
Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Any Animals in the Family Child Care Home Must Be Vaccinated as Required by State Law and Local Ordinance, and Proof of Vaccination Must Be Available for Review by the Licensing…2.335.N
One cat that belongs to the provider did not have verification of current rabies vaccination at the time of the visit.
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Animals in the Family Child Care Home Must Be Vaccinated as Required by State Law and Local Ordinance, and Proof of Vaccination Must Be Available for Review by the Licensing…2.335.N
No verification of current rabies vaccination was available for one dog at the time of the visit.
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Effective December 31, 2016 Each Provider, Staff Member or Regular Volunteer Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention…7.707.32.A.10
The Shaken Baby training available in the file is expired.
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