Rachel Baier
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, and Qualified Substitutes Must Complete a Department Approved Course of Training For…2.312.E
Reviewed (3) staff files and observed Staff Member (2), who is the equally qualified provider and was working with children at the time of the visit, lacking documentation of a completed Department-approved training for medication administration.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children All Staff Members Caring for Children Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR Must Complete the Department-approved Basic First…2.312.D.1
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed Jessica M., who is not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, lacking documentation of the Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module.
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 9 children's files and observed 1 file lacking a current emergency medical authorization signed by the parent/guardian.
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent or Guardian of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of the Child's…7.707.71.A.2
2 of 16 children files to be missing a health statement and 1 of 16 children files to have expired health statements.
✓ Corrected at visit
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