Karen Kinney
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126Childery 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Every Required Training in This Rule Section 2.312 Must Be Documented and Available for Review by the Department.2.312.A
Identified that provider's son has spent time working with children and has not completed all of the trainings that are required prior to working with children.
Apr 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If a Sand Box Designated for Play Is Used It Must Be Covered When Not in Use.2.337.A.16
Sand box designated for play was uncovered at the time of inspection.
Apr 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Medications in the Family Child Care Home, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be…2.321.B.8
A bottle of prescription medication and 2 bottles of vitamins accessible to children on the kitchen counter.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent or Guardian of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of the Child's…7.707.71.A.2
Reviewed 8 child files and observed 2 to have expired health statements.
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