Stephanie Kooistra
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918Childery 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 2 (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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Subsequent Health Evaluations for the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, and Children Residing in the Home Who Are Less Than Ten (10) Years of Age Must Be Obtained Every Two (2) Years…2.311.A.14
At the time of the visit, reviewed the providers file and found that her health evaluation was expired.
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Outdoor Play Space Must Be Enclosed with at Least a Forty-two Inch (42) Fence with Slats No More Than Four (4) Inches Apart, or a Natural Barrier. If a Natural Barrier Is…2.337.A.2
Identified through staff statement, that CH1 had crawled under the fence. During the walk-through, observed there was a gap under the fence that was wide enough for a child to crawl beneath.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 19, 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 5 child files and found 2 child files have expired emergency medical authorizations.
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- In a Regular (FCCH) Home: Care Also May Be Provided for No More Than Two (2) Additional Children of School Age Attending Full-day School. School-age Children Include Children Six…7.707.22.B1
Three children under two years of age were present at the time of the visit. Provider is licensed for two under two.
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