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Childery

Alvarium Learning Center

7250 5TH ST, WELLINGTON, CO 80549Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
Licensed capacity
121
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

12 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 83% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Oct 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 12 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G

      Reviewed 14 staff files and observed 4 staff to not have health statements within 30 days of hire.

  2. Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      cardboard blocks in the busy bees classroom to be ripped posing a choking hazard for toddlers.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L

      1 puppet marked 3+ in the busy bee's room licensed for ages 1-2 years of age.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      in the Bumble Bees & honey Bees classrooms, and all of the bathroom sinks to have soap marked out of reach of children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L

      googly eyes on artwork in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G

      Reviewed 11 staff files and observed 3 staff (Genesis HD 9/24, Amanda HD 8/24 & Valery HD 8/24) to not have current health statements within 30 days of hire.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  7. Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • A Fitted Sheet and a Blanket, or Suitable Covering, Must Be Provided for Each Child to Be Used Only by That Child.2.223.D.4.c

      3 cots in the Honey bee's room to not have sheets on them.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  8. Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B

      Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Fouad to not have current standard precautions training.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  9. May 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1

      Identified through staff interviews and written statements that none of the staff saw how the child was injured.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  10. Apr 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A

      Identified that staff 1 falsified diaper logs stating they changed diapers when in fact they had not.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  11. Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to Being Assigned a Group of Children, the Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher Must Complete Eight (8) Hours of Orientation in the Infant Program Under the Supervision Of…7.702.45.B.1.c

      Reviewed staff files and observed staff working in the infant room to not have documentation of 8 hours of infant orientation.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  12. Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: All Information From Background Checks as Required in the General…7.702.35.A.6

      Identified that staff are working in classrooms without all 4 background clearance letters.(Makaya no trails, FBI & out of state, Sydney no trails & FBI, Riley no Trails & FBI, Ada no CBI, FBI, Trails & Out of state, Sheridan No trails, Madalyn no out of state)

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