Zach's Place
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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Large Center Directors Must Have a Current Director Qualifications Letter Issued by the Department or a Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or Higher In…2.214.A
At the time of visit, reviewed eight (8) staff files and found no staff to hold a current director's qualification letter or credential level III or higher.
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Hand sanitizer labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" (KORC) was present on the top of the cubbies.
Dec 11, 20242 Findings2 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.b
Identified through Director's statement that CH1 received medical attention and and no documentation of an injury report was filed through the injury hot line system.
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Identified through Director's statement, SM1 was not ECT qualified while supervising CH1 at the time of the injury.