Maria Ochoa
THORNTON, CO 80233Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 2 Findings · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 29, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Primary Provider Must Obtain Written Authorization and Instructions From the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the Application of Sunscreen to Their Children's Sun Exposed Skin…2.321.D.1
Reviewed 10 children's files and observed CH 2, 5, 6, and 9 missing sunscreen authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Areas Where Children May Pass or Play Shall Be Kept Free of Animal Contamination. All Animal Wastes Must Be Promptly Removed and Placed in a Lidded Container Or…7.707.931.G
Two piles of feces accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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