Tamra Wade
MORRISON, CO 80465Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- In Order to Obtain Any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) And/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal History Records, Each Applicant Listed Below Must…2.121.A.1.b
Household member #1 to be missing an FBI background check.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Emergency Records Must Be Kept and Maintained at the Family Child Care Home for Twelve (12) Months: Dates of Monthly Smoke Alarm Testing.2.318.C.3
No documentation of smoke alarm testing for observation.
Aug 14, 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 4 children files, identified one child with an expired emergency medical authorization form.
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent or Guardian of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of the Child's…7.707.71.A.2
Reviewed 4 children files, identified one child with an expired health appraisal.
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