Wendy Espinosa
BAYFIELD, CO 81122Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 3 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Any Resident of the Family Child Care Home or Qualified Exempt Provider Home Turning Eighteen (18) Years of Age Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor…2.121.C.1
Observed no evidence of submission of CBI/FBI fingerprints or CBI/FBI clearance letters on file for one (1) household member over the age of 18.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment, Sliding Equipment, or Equipment with Attached Platforms, Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use…2.337.B.1.a
Observed 1/2 inch to 1 inch resilient surface (pea gravel) depth beneath two swings in rear play area.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials, Perfumes,…2.336.C.1
Observed toothpaste in unlocked drawer in bathroom in area accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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