Katherine Peterson
WESTMINSTER, CO 80021Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Reviewed 4 child files and identified one child's health statement not indicating when the next visit is required by the health care provider.
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Documentation of emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter drill logs to be missing.
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, and Qualified Substitutes Must Complete a Department Approved Course of Training For…2.312.E
The Provider's medication administration training to be expired posing a potential safety hazard.
Jul 17, 20231 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,…7.707.923.A
At the time of the visit, observed the following items accessible to children in the following areas: -2 adult scissors in an unlocked kitchen drawer by the fridge. -large knife in an unlocked kitchen drawer. -2 empty plastic bags on the kitchen table. -Rooting hormones container labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the kitchen table -2 Bug spray bottles labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the kitchen table
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