Leyda Faria
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1. 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 1 (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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20261 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
At the time of inspection there were two (2) areas where animal waste from the provider's dogs were located in the grass area of the outdoor play area.
May 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Reviewed four (4) child files. At the time of inspection three (3) of the child files did not contain documentation of the child's current health status signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child in the last twelve (12) months or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2 1/2) years old or verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider.
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At All Times During the Operating Hours of a Family Child Care Home, Child Care Center, Preschool, School-age Child Care Center, Children’s Resident Camp and Neighborhood Youth…2.127.C
The information and procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood was not posted at the time of inspection.
Jun 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Selection of at Least Four (4) Books Must Be Available for the Group of Infants/toddlers in Care.7.707.83.A
No children's books were available in the provider's home at the time of inspection.