Ave Maria Catholic School
9056 E PARKER RD, PARKER, CO 80138Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 65
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory Training Course Within Six (6) Months Of…2.217.C.7
The CCHC did not have documentation of a Department approved CCHC introductory training course.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Date and Content of Each Consultation Must Be Recorded and Maintained in the Center's Files for Three (3) Years.2.217.C.4
The facility did not have documentation of nurse consultation for the months of September, October and November.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 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
CH1 received an injury at the facility on 5/15/24 that required medical attention by a health care provider and the injury was reported on 5/22/24.
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Policies and Procedures Must Be Reviewed Annually. Any Changes Must Be Incorporated and Must Be Communicated to the Parent(s)/guardian(s).2.206.C
Reviewed 7 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current annual policies and procedures acknowledgment.
✓ Corrected at visit
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