Paulette Doering
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80927Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 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, three hours of training in social emotional development was not completed over the last year.
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and Staff Members Must Obtain a Medical Statement Signed and Dated by a Licensed Physician or Other Health Care Provider…2.311.A.13.a
Reviewed three staff files (Polly D, Stephanie K. DOH 12/22 and Maxine V DOH 10/24), three files did not have current documentation of a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed health care provider.
May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Reviewed 7 child files, 1 file was missing a current health statement, signed and dated by a health care provider.
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