Little Red Schoolhouse
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.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. 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Toddler classroom with 8 children in attendance with 1 staff member supervising children outside on playground. Observed preschool classroom with 1 teacher and 13 children outside on playground. This is a violation of stipulation "C" on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation "C" states "Licensee shall comply with required staff to child ratios at all times".
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3
Reviewed six children's files and observed one file having an expired health statement per the recommended AAP guidelines.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
3 packages of wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in a low unlocked cabinet under the changing table, in the infant room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
1 package of diaper wipes and 2 bags of diapers labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in bathroom of the preschool classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
Infant classroom capacity to be 5 children ages 6 weeks to 18 months. Observed 6 infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months being cared for in the infant classroom. Toddler classroom capacity to be 5 children ages 12 months to 36 months. Observed 7 toddlers ages 12 months to 36 months being cared for in the toddler classroom. Both classrooms exceeding the licensed capacity for each room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Identified Sani-Q, Simple Green D Sanitizer, and Comet powder to all be labeled "keep out of reach of children" in unlocked cabinet under sink in kitchen accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Infants Who Fall Asleep in a Piece of Equipment Not Approved for Sleep Must Immediately Be Moved to Their Approved Sleep Area and Placed on Their Back to Sleep.7.702.62.C.15
Identified through Infant program supervisor that an infant sleeping in a car seat was not immediately moved to their approved sleep area.
✓ Corrected at visit