Ruby Hernandez
MONTE VISTA, CO 81144Childery 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 3 (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 3 (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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.C
The provider and applicant 2, to have expired department-approved standard precautions training.
- Children Who Are Awake Must Not Be Confined for More Than Fifteen (15) Minutes at a Time to Cribs, N_a_m_e _: R_U_B_Y _HE_R_N_AN_D_E_Z________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.329.B
Upon arrival two toddler children and one preschool child were strapped in toddler chairs, children were doing a writing activity and were in the chairs for approximately 30 minutes. Provider stated children were strapped for her to work on paperwork. Provider stated that CH1 fights with CH2 and that is why they are strapped in the toddler chair.
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled.2.336.B.1
Veggie garden toy with small game parts was sitting on shelf accessible to children under three.
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…2.126.B
Provider had knowledge of a reportable incident and failed to report the incident as required by statute and licensing regulations within the required time frames.
Oct 19, 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
Six child files reviewed. One child file to be missing documentation of completed health statement.
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