Michelle Castleberry
PUEBLO, CO 81006Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- 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 (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 11, 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 file. Provider did not have a current CDPHE immunization course completed in the past year.
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.C
At the time of visit, provider had an expired Department-approved standard precautions training.
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
At the time of inspection provider had fingerprints that were completed over 5 years ago.
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Effective December 31, 2016, Each Provider or Staff Member Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunization Records Must Complete the Colorado…7.707.32.A.9
Michelle did not have documentation of a current childcare and preschool immunization training.
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