Bernice Martinez - Thornton CO Family Child Care

3142 E 96th PL , Thornton CO 80229
(720) 883-6777
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

Thank you for your interest in our Preschool! Rated by Colorado Shines! The top rate on Curriculum! I have over 29 years experience with children. I am an early childhood education teacher and a Home Licensed Daycare providerI was a licensed home daycare from 1987-1999.(Over 12 yrs) I then acquired my baby nurse certification for newborn multiples.(Over 13yrs) The past 3 years I was an infant nursery supervisor in a daycare center. I enjoy what I do and feel that is what makes a difference with the children I care for! In being a home Licensed daycare provider there is my personalized care for the children in my care. I am also contracted with Social Services to provide CCAP service. The current President of Adams County Asso of Family Child Care! Nutritional food program! Call Bernice for availability at: 720-883-6777

Additional Information: No more than 2 children under 2 years may be in care; Child care not allowed in basement; License capacity and exhibits include provider's own childrenSpecial Needs: Social Emotional Behaviors;Respiratory Illness;Seizure Disorders;Physical Delays/Limitations;Food/Dietary;Medical/Special Procedures;Cognitive Delays;Speech/Communication;Willing to Support.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 63412
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: 0yr:0mo:-13yr:0mo
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Colorado Shines Level 4
  • Rate Range 180.00-250.00
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2016-03-15
  • Current License Issue Date: 2017-03-08
  • District Office: Colorado Dept of Human Services - Division of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 303-866-5958 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Type Report Date Category Finding
Inspection 2026-03-25 Supervisory
Child Abuse Investigation 2026-01-06 Founded
Inspection 2025-04-25 Supervisory
Reported Injury 2025-04-17 254515
Inspection 2024-05-10 Supervisory
Inspection 2023-07-18 Supervisory

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Reviews

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Leah 2025-11-22 04:09:44
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Our family attended this home-based daycare for over a year and a half. On October 17th, 2025, the provider walked my daughter out and let me know that my daughter had shared something concerning about another child during the day. I asked my daughter about it in front of the provider, and during that brief exchange, the provider commented that what my daughter had said was not true. There was no follow-up plan discussed at that time.

Throughout our time there, we attempted to schedule conversations to better collaborate, understand expectations, and stay aligned. In my experience, these requests were often not responded to or didn’t lead to meaningful discussion. The provider may reference “behavioral concerns,” but from my perspective, if that had been the case, a more in-depth conversation between the provider and parents would have been appropriate. We were never offered a dedicated 1:1 meeting outside of quick drop-off and pick-up moments. As a family, we value involvement and are very open to feedback.

To my knowledge, the situation mentioned above wasn’t reported to the appropriate agencies until after I reached out myself, and we later learned the other child’s parent wasn’t notified right away. Within about 14 hours of the initial conversation, we were told our family could no longer attend the program.

Regarding the mention of “hiring a lawyer to stop bullying,” my personal impression is that the provider preferred to move on from the situation with me in silence.

I’m sharing our experience so other parents can feel informed, ask questions, and confidently advocate for their children. This is not an attack on the provider but is my families experience.

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