Kerry Schaff
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228Childery 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
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Premises of the Family Child Care Home Must Be Kept Safe and Free From Hazards to Health at All Times.2.335.D
in basement 2 fly traps hanging from ceiling full of flies, observed flies flying around the basement. Observed dead flies on the window sils of basement and of cover porch area causing safe and hazard concerns.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Areas Where Children May Pass or Play Must Be Kept Free of Animal Contamination. All Animal Wastes Must Be Promptly Removed and Inaccessible to Children.2.337.A.7
in pea gravel area under the play structures and in the yard grass areas dog feces to be where children pass and play.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Must Complete A…2.312.K
reviewed providers file and observed no documentation of playground safety for homes training.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.7
reviewed ch1 file and observed emergency medical authorization to have expired as of 7/5/24.
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Under Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the National Pediatric Recommended Schedule for Routine Health Supervision Or…7.707.71.A.5
reviewed 9 children files and observed 1 child record to have expired Medical health statement as of 5/20/23.
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