Tonia Young
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
- 9
- 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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 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
Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 1 child to have an expired health statement.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to License Approval, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, and All Persons Residing in the Home Must Obtain a Medical Statement Signed and Dated by a Licensed Physician Or…2.311.A.13
Reviewed provider's files and observed no documentation of a current health statement.
Jun 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Providers, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved…2.312.C
Reviewed providers files and observed provider to have an expired standard precautions training. (ex. 9/9/23)
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Issuance of the License, the Licensee and Primary Provider Must Complete: First Aid and CPR Training, for All Ages of Children From Infant to Twenty-one (21) Years of Age;7.707.32.A.6
Reviewed provider's files and observed provider to have an expired first aid and CPR certification. (ex. 1/23/23)
✓ Corrected at visit