Luisa Guzman
THORNTON, CO 80241Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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 (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 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider and All Individuals Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunization…2.312.J
Reviewed provider's file. Missing documentation of a current immunizations training.
Jul 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.7
Reveiwed eight children's records and observed one record to have an expired emergency medical authorization, posing a potential safety hazard.
Aug 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Emergency Records Must Be Kept and Maintained at the Family Child Care Home for Twelve (12) Months: Dates of Monthly Smoke Alarm Testing.2.318.C.3
Reviewed provider drill log and observed no documentation of smoke alarm drills.
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Issuance of the License, the Licensee and Primary Provider Must complete:A State Department Approved Training in Standard Precautions That Meets Current Occupational…7.707.32.A.4
Reviewed Providers file and observed Department Approved training in Standard Precautions is expired. (3/25/2023)
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