Tammy Engelby
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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 (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 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department Approved…2.312.H
At the time of visit, reviewed the provider's file and found an expired child abuse prevention training.
May 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) 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.K
No verification of completed playground safety for homes training was available for Tammy.
Jun 7, 20241 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
At the time of the visit, reviewed the provider's training and found the immunization training missing.
Jul 12, 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
A container of Rejuvenate floor cleaner was present on the kitchen counter. Orange toilet cleaner and Swiffer floor cleaner were present in an unlocked lower cabinet in the downstairs bathroom. Each of these items were labeled to "Keep Out of Reach of Children" (KORC). A knife and two pairs of adult scissors were present in an accessible basket on the kitchen counter. Two apple corers were accessible in an unlocked kitchen drawer.
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