Valerie Martinez
MANZANOLA, CO 81058Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Space, Including Areas Under Decks Must Be Free From Safety Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Lawn Mowers, Tools, Propane, Gasoline, Building Scraps, and Scrap…2.337.D.3
In the outdoor play area there was observed to be a metal cover over an old water well, not in use, that had sharp rusted metal edges that was accessible to children posing a safety hazard.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5
Reviewed 5 child files. Observed one 3 years of age to have an expired health statement.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.d
Identified through the Stage II investigation, the provider did not notify the Licensing Specialist within twenty-four (24) hours of a critical incident that took place at the center.
May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department Approved…2.312.H
The provider did not have verification of completing the child abuse prevention training.
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