Taralyn Walters
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.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. 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
- 8
- 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 (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
No evidence of a current medical statement signed and dated by a health care provider in 5 out of the 13 children's files reviewed.
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Family Child Care Homes Licensed After March 1, 2024, Smoke Alarms Must Be Interconnected So That When One (1) Alarm Is Activated All Are Activated.2.336.C.13.b
Identified existing smoke alarms are not interconnected so that when one alarm is activated all are activated.
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Enrollment, the Provider Must Give the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) a Written Statement of the Home's Policies and Procedures, and Provide the Opportunity to Ask…7.707.41.A
No evidence of parent signing a statement confirming receipt of provider's policies and procedures in two out of the eight children's files reviewed.