Childrens Lighthouse Parker
11775 TARA LANE, PARKER, CO 80134Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 (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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 194
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Instructed About All Policies and Procedures of the Center. Staff Members Must Sign a Statement Indicating That…2.212.J
Identified through staff statement, staff do not finish the training process and are not properly trained on the programs polices and procedures.
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse and Neglect Records Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State-prescribed…2.120.D
Reviewed nine staff files and found two staff to be missing the submission for the TRAILS background check.
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infants Who Fall Asleep in a Piece of Equipment Not Approved for Sleep Must Immediately Be Moved to Their Approved Sleep Area and Placed on Their Back to Sleep.2.223.C.15
Identified through staff statements that a child is sleeping in a bouncy chair.
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed 5 child files and found one child to have an expired health statement.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: Verification of Qualifications and Training.2.210.A.2
Reviewed 6 staff files and found Stefani and Sangeetha to be missing documentation of qualifications for their position. Both staff members were in ECT positions at the time of the inspection.
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Reviewed 16 staff files and found Kaylei R, Kelly H and Nicole C to be missing documentation of clearance letters for the Out of State background checks. Kaylei, Kelly and Nicole have lived out of state in the last 5 years.
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