Wildflower Nature School
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.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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 6 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed 27 staff files. Observed J.C.'s FBI clearance letter dated 8/6/24, and A.Ry.'s FBI clearance letter dated 8/15/24. Observed no evidence of J.C.'s and A.Ry.'s CBI clearance letters. Observed D.R.'s CBI clearance letter dated 5/29/25. Observed no evidence of D.R.'s FBI clearance letter.
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
No evidence on file that climbing wall in the "Clovers" multi-purpose room is designed for preschool aged children, who have accessed this climbing equipment. N_a_m_e _: W_i_ldf_lo_we_r _Na_tu_re_ S_ch_o_ol______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_73_78_9______ ________________________________________________
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.212.N
No evidence staff member ED has a signed statement on the center's policies and procedures for the administration of medications on file and available for review.
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Identified P.B. began employment on 8/1/23, and resided in Texas within the past five years. Observed no evidence of an out of state clearance letter (from the Background Check Investigation Unit) in P.B.'s file. This is a repeat violation from the 8/7/24 Supervisory Inspection. Identified through discussion with the Assistant Director, out of state background check documents have been obtained and submitted to BIU. Observed no evidence of an out of state clearance letter in P.B.'s file. N_a_m_e _: W_i_ldf_lo_we_r _Na_tu_re_ S_ch_o_ol______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_73_78_9______ ________________________________________________
Aug 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Up to Eighteen (18) Months of Age and Enrolled in the Infant Program Must Be Provided N_a_m_e _: W_i_ldf_lo_we_r _Na_tu_re_ S_ch_o_ol______________Lic_e_ns_e…2.223.C.1
Identified the children enrolled in the Older Infant classroom ("Daises") all sleep/rest on nap mats. Licensing Specialist observed in July 2023 provider initiated a waiver for infants using nap mats, however this waiver was not completely submitted. This is a repeat violation from 8/7/24 Supervisory inspection. Identified staff obtained documentation from manufacturer stating nap mats are appropriate for children over 12 months old.
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department- Approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Immunization Course Annually. The…2.217.C.8
The Child Care Health Consultant's (CCHC) immunization training expired on 7/7/24. Observed no evidence of the CCHC renewing this training annually.