Michelle Matney
CORTEZ, CO 81321Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Facility Must Require Each Staff Member of the Facility to Read and Sign a Statement Clearly Defining Child Abuse and Neglect Pursuant to State Law and Outlining The…2.126.A
No evidence of abuse statement on file for one staff member at the time of inspection.
Oct 9, 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
Observed bottles of white vinegar in in kitchen unlocked corner cabinet in area accessible to attending children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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