Karen Greenwell
LITTLETON, CO 80123Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Must Complete A…2.312.M
Reviewed the providers file, identified Karen to be missing the Department approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs training.
Jul 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 7 children files, identified one child with an expired emergency medical authorization.
Sep 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts and Any Material Accessible to Children Under Three (3) Years of Age Must Be Large Enough That They Cannot Be Swallowed or Inhaled, to Prevent a Choking Hazard.7.707.922.A
Small magnets on the back of the main door.
✓ Corrected at visit
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