Sonya Thomas
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- 10
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Enrollment and Upon Any Amendments to Policies and Procedures, the Provider Must Give the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) a Written Statement of the Family Child Care…2.316.A
reviewed 5 children files and observed Ch1,Ch2, CH3, and Ch4 be missing sign documentation stating that parents/ guardians have recieved the policies and procedures for the program.
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to License Approval, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, and All Persons Residing in the Home Must Obtain a Medical Statement Signed and Dated by a Licensed Physician Or…2.311.A.13
reviewed providers file and observed Provider and Husband to have expired medical health statements as of 8/1/24.
Aug 17, 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 4 children files and observed ch2 to have immunization in non-approved form.
✓ Corrected at visit
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