Moffat Child Care
501 E GARFIELD, MOFFAT, CO 81143Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In preschool playground two wooden benches with splinters accessible to children.
Nov 5, 20241 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
Reviewed one staff file. Lisa L. to be missing signed statment of child abuse or neglect form.
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B
One Staff file reviewed. Lisa L. to be missing documentation of current Standard Precautions Training Course.