Miriam Pacas
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Building And…2.312.F
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of building and physical premises training.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Shall: Complete a Minimum of Fifteen (15) Clock Hours of Ongoing…2.312.R.1
Reviewed Provider’s file and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of 15 annual clock hours of ongoing training, including 3 hours of social emotional content.
Jun 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.7
Reviewed four children's files and observed one child to have expired authorization for emergency medical care.
Jul 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Must Obtain Written Authority to Arrange for Emergency Medical Care for Each Child. Written Authorization to Obtain Emergency Medical Care Must Be on File Prior to Or…7.707.71.B.1
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed CH5 and Ch6 to have expired written authorization for emergency medical care
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