Woody Creek Kids
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.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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Any Hazardous Items and Materials Including but Not Limited to Tools and Medications Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.615.K
A leaf blower in a shed on the preschool outdoor play area, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If the Toddler Program Is in the Same Building as a Facility Caring for Children of Other Ages, the Toddler Program Must Be Physically Separated in Different Rooms by Walls No…2.233.C.1
The door to the toddler program to be open at the time of arrival to the facility. The facility cares for children of other ages.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
Reviewed 7 staff files and observed Shana to be missing documentation of current shaken baby/ abusive head trauma training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
In review of 5 children's files 3 did not have current signed and dated emergency medical authorization.