Little Bosses Childcare Center LLC
1540 EPPINGER, THORNTON, CO 80229Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Observed Sabrina in school age classroom, leaving 4 preschool children alone in preschool classroom.
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: Media and Internet Usage Policy…2.206.B.14
Observed missing policy and procedure on media and internet usage, outlining screen and media use related to the programs curriculum. N_a_m_e _: L_itt_le_ B_os_se_s _Ch_il_dc_ar_e _Ce_n_ter_ L_LC__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_38_41_0______ ________________________________________________
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- For Children Two (2) Years of Age and Older, Screen Time May Only Exceed Sixty (60) Minutes for a Special Occasion and Must Not Occur More Than Once Every Two (2) Weeks.2.226.B.5
Identified through director statement, school aged children have more than an hour of screen time on Fridays to watch movies.
Oct 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Written Record of Any Serious Accident, Illness, or Injury Occurring During…2.209.B.1
Identified CH1 sustained a injury requiring medical treatment, observed no injury report availble to review.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…7.701.56.D
Missing posting of child:staff ration and capacity in school age classroom
✓ Corrected at visit
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