Valerie Lovato
DENVER, CO 80227Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 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
Reviewed the provider's file and observed file to be lacking current documentation of a CDPHE immunization course.
Jul 16, 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
Reviewed provider's file and observed it to be missing current documentation of a completed CDPHE immunization course.
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At All Times During the Operating Hours of the Facility, Except for Foster Care Homes, the Facility/agency Must Post the Current Child Care License in a Prominent and Conspicuous…7.701.56.A
Missing posting of child care license in prominent and conspicuous location.
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