Sylvia Porter
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1. 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 1 (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 (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Obtain a Subsequent Health Evaluation Every Two (2) Years or as Required in a Written Plan…2.311.A.14.a
Reviewed the provider's file. The most recent health evaluation available for review at the time of inspection was conducted on 4/15/2023 and expired on 4/15/2025.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider and All Individuals Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunization…2.312.J
Reviewed the provider's training documentation. The most recent " CDPHE Immunization Course" training compelted by the provider that was available for review at the time of inspection expired 8/20/2024.
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
Reviewed the provider's FBI criminal background check. At the time of inspection, the provider's FBI criminal background check has not been renewed. The FBI background clearance is more than five (5) years old and is expired.
Sep 7, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials,…7.707.923.A
Adult scissors, a stapler, a bottle of Odor Ban spray that states "keep out of reach of small children", pure monoi oil lotion, and a box of Armon Hammer carpet cleaning/deodorizing powder were all accessible to children in the area around the provider's desk.
✓ Corrected at visit