Maria Penaherrera
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials, Perfumes,…2.336.C.1
The following items were observed to be accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard: Unsecured cabinet in changing table in front living room: -1 pack of Kirkland wipes (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) Upstairs restroom in unlocked cabinet under sink: -1 spray bottle of window cleaner (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) -1 bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) -1 bottle of Lysol Toilet Cleaner (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) -1 shaving Razor -1 bottle of Bar Keepers Friend (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) N_a_m_e _: M_a_ria_ P_e_na_he_rr_er_a_________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_36_86_6______ ________________________________________________ Basement restroom in unlocked cabinet under sink: –1 box of Tide Pods (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) -1 bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) -1 bottle of Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner (labeled “Keep out of reach of children”) Nap room shelf nearest to restroom on second floor: -four small dry wall anchors -three medium hanging nails
Feb 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Swaddling of Infants Must Only Be Allowed with a Health Care Plan Completed and Signed by the Child’s Physician. N_a_m_e _: M_a_ria_ P_e_na_he_rr_er_a_________________Lic_e_ns_e…2.329.H.5
Observed 3 infants in swaddled in their cribs and identified that 2 infants did not have a health care plan completed by a child's physician. Confirmed through the providers statement that the 2 infants did not have health care plans.
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, by the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All…2.316.B.21
Observed an infant age 6 months, swaddled and sleeping in a pack and play with a pillow and blankets and an infant age 7 months sleeping in a pack and play with blankets. Reviewed policies and procedures and identified that the provider did not follow their policies on safe sleep environments. The policies state infants will not sleep with pillows or blankets.
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials,…7.707.923.A
In the main level bathroom, the cabinet underneath the sink was unlocked and there were cleaning items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
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