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Childery

Bright Horizons at the Ranch Reserve, Llc

11305 DECATUR ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80234Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 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
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
108
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

11 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 67% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 11 Inspection Visits
  1. May 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention Prior to Working with Children, Which Includes Common…2.213.G

      Reviewed 16 staff files. 1 staff missing documentation of a current child abuse prevention training.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a

      On the Preschool playground, the bottom of the slides to have 1-2 inches of resilient material and the tire swing to have about 3 inches of resilient material.

  3. Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • At Nap Time, the Child to Staff Ratio May Be Doubled for Children Two and One Half (2 ½) Years of Age and Older in Preschool Classrooms When the Following Conditions Have Been…2.217.A.10.a

      Observed in the Two's room, 11 children present, but 7 children awake with only one teacher. This is a direct violation of stipulation B on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation B states. Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom.”

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A bottle of lotion on the cozy cube labeled "keep out of the reach of children".

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A small bottle of lotion labeled "keep out of the reach of children" must be inaccessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Jan 9, 20251 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

      An infant age 6 months to be swaddled while sleeping and staff to have completed the department approved safe sleep training.

  6. Dec 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

      Upon entering the facility, specialists observed a child in the bathroom alone. Both teachers were in the K Prep classroom around the corner and down the hall.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  7. Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      On the playground, observed a broken planter box and 3 trikes without handles.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  8. May 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      A gray and white rug in theTwo's classroom which had a corner turned up and posed a potential tripping hazard.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  9. Mar 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…2.220.J

      An abuterol medication in the Preschool B classroom that expired March 1, 2024.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  10. Jan 4, 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 statements that Child 1 was left out on the playground, unsupervised, for approximately 10 - 15 minutes.

  11. Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar…7.702.51.A.2.b

      Reviewed 1 child file and observed no documentation of a health statement in child file. Child has been enrolled at the facility for over 30 days.

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