The Learning Tree
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Identified through documentation and staff statement that children were placed in the crib in the basement nursing room without supervision
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.5
Reviewed the facility admission form and observed it to be missing a place for parents to document the address for the child's health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher Must Meet the Following Requirements: Meet the N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _LE_A_R_NI_NG_ _TR_E_E_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.216.B.1.b.1
Identified through SM5's statement that there were occasions that SM4 was supervising children in the infant room alone for a few minutes at a time. Reviewed SM4's file and observed documentation of qualifications for SM4 to be missing.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
A stuffed bear in the infant room on a low shelf labeled for children ages 3 years and older, accessible to children less than 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit