Sandy Vargas
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20261 Finding1 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
One employee's personnel file contained an expired Standard Precautions training certificate.
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Screen Time Is Prohibited During Snack or Meal Times.2.334.B
Identified that television was on while the children were eating a meal.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Must Complete A…2.312.M
There was no documentation on file for staff member Isabella G. showing completion of the required Early Intervention training.
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Including Mobiles and Other Types of Play Equipment That Are Designed to Be Attached to Any Part of Sleeping Equipment Must Be Kept Away From Sleeping Infants and Out Of…2.329.H.9
A 10 month old infant placed in an unsafe sleep environment; Observed a blanket drapped over the side of the pack-and-play.
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Topical Preparations Used for Prevention on Unbroken Skin Including, but Not Limited To, Petroleum Jelly, Diaper Rash Ointments, Sunscreen, and Insect Repellant Can Be…7.707.71.C.1.c
Reviewed three (3) child files and one (1) child did not have a signed sunscreen authorization available for review.