Maria Wyss
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.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. 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
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, if Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified…2.312.G
Reviewed 2 staff files and identified SM1 with expired Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training.
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Sign In/Out Procedure The Provider Must Maintain a Daily Sign In/out Method Containing the Date, the Child's Name, the Time That the Child Arrived at and Left the Home, and The…2.317.D.1
Reviewed attendance sheet and identified only 6 children had been signed in and 8 children in care at the time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Any Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over-the-counter), Homeopathic or Vitamin, May Be Administered by the Provider Only with a Current Written Order of A…7.707.71.C.1
Provider lacking written order to administer emergency medication needed for a child in care with an identified food allergy.
✓ Corrected at visit