Little Lambs
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 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 5 (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
- 10
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed SM-2 to be missing documentation of current Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
A puzzle on a low shelf labeled for children ages 3 years and older, accessible to children less than 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State Prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee…7.701.32.E
B.R. completed the TRAILs request on 8/31/23. Identified through discussion with the Director, B.R.'s TRAILs request has not been submitted.