Vernadith Salemi
BRIGHTON, CO 80602Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Tiered Yards That Have Drop Offs of More Than Twelve Inches (12) Must Have a Protective Railing or Other Barrier.2.337.A.6
In the backyard, there were drop offs on both sides of the house that measured more than 12 inches that were lacking a protective barrier and were accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20241 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
Daughter to be missing an updated medical statement.
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated Annually.7.707.71.A.6
Reviewed 7 child files and observed 2 children ages 2 to 7 years missing documentation of a current health statement. Both previous statements are over 30 days old.
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