Kathleen DiOrio
THORNTON, CO 80602Childery 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
- 9
- 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 (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.321.A.4
Reviewed 6 child files. One child under 2 years old missing documentation of a current health statement.
Jun 5, 20251 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
Reviewed background checks and found the last FBI clearance letter to have a date of 1/22/2020.
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Space, Including Areas Under Decks Must Be Free From Safety Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Lawn Mowers, Tools, Propane, Gasoline, Building Scraps, and Scrap…2.337.D.3
An unlocked shed in the back yard accessible to children containing a lawn mower.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Subsequent Health Evaluations for the Provider and Children Residing in the Home Who Are Less Than Twelve (12) Years of Age Must Be Submitted Every Two (2) Years or as Required In…7.707.31.A.10
Identified through provider's statement that documentation of a current health evaluation for two family members was not available for review.
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