Sarah Embleton
LITTLETON, CO 80120Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed four staff records and observed two staff record's to be missing documentation of the required CBI and FBI background checks. Identified that the two staff members to be caring for children, posing a potential safety hazard.
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Reviewed drill log. Observed missing fire drill from January to March. Observed missing tornado drill from March and April. Observed missing lockdown drill from the first quarter of 2023.
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission Each Child's File contains:Documentation of Immunization Status or Exemption, Including Month and Year Each Immunization Was Administered. Immunizations…7.707.71.A.1.c
Reviewed 8 children files, identified 3 children missing immunization status.
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