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13997 COUNTY ROAD 71, SHERIDAN LAKE, CO 81017Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
Reviewed facility inspection reports and observed facility having an expired fire inspection.
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Staff Required to Register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (Listed in Rule Section…2.213.H
Reviewed 1 staff file and observed Nevelda M to be missing Introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a
Reviewed 1 staff file and observed Brianna having CBI background clearance letter under social security number and Observed Brianna to be missing an FBI background clearance letter.