LaCreacia Pettitt
MILLIKEN, CO 80543Childery 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.4 / 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Observed the provider to not have documentation of emergency drills since reopening in April 2026.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, and Qualified Substitutes Must Complete a Department Approved Course of Training For…2.312.E
Reviewed the provider's trainings and observed the provider's Medication Administration to be expired (1/22/2025).
Jul 16, 20241 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 9 children's files and observed one child to be missing documentation of CDPHE Immunization status.
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission Each Child's File contains:Documentation of Immunization Status or Exemption, Including Month and Year Each Immunization Was Administered. Immunizations…7.707.71.A.1.c
Reviewed 7 children's files and observed 7 children's immunizations not to be on the Department approved CDPHE immunization form.
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