Kathy Jo Martinez
MONTE VISTA, CO 81144Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5
Reviewed seven child files, one child file to have expired health statement.
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Shall Frequently Be Surveyed and Must Be Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris That Could Cause Harm to Children.2.337.D.2
In playground observed leaves, grass and debris on the bike path which can cause harm to children.
Aug 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- .707 .51.A An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission and Updated Annually, Unless Othenrise Specified in These Rules.…7
Seven child files reviewed. Five child files to not be updated annually.
✓ Corrected at visit
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