Kelli Waterman
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2. 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 2 (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), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent or Guardian Must Provide the Following Information to the Provider for Each Child Entering the Family Child Care Home: Documentation Of…2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed 8 child files and found one to be missing documentation of immunizations.
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Family Child Care Homes Licensed After March 1, 2024, Smoke Alarms Must Be Interconnected So That When One (1) Alarm Is Activated All Are Activated.2.336.C.13.b
Fire alarms currently in the home are not interconnected.
Jul 10, 20241 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, Perfumes,…2.336.C.1
There was a razor in the shower in the bathroom accessible to children and disinfectant spray on the shelf above the toilet labeled keep out of reach.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Effective December 31, 2016 Each Provider, Staff Member or Regular Volunteer Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention…7.707.32.A.10
Reviewed providers file and found her to be missing a current training in Shaken Baby/abusive head trauma.