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Childery

Creative Options Ctr For Early Education

801 YOSEMITE ST, DENVER, CO 80230Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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, Preschool
Licensed capacity
158
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jun 4, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      Identified through staff statement: Ch1 slipped on sweet potatoes on the floor of the infant classroom causing an injury to the head on 1/21/2026.

  2. Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      Sanitizer solution on lower shelf in the bathroomof of classroom P5.

  3. Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A drawer within the toddler classroom, accessible to children in care, contained Children's diaper rash cream.

  4. Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I

      Reviewed 2 staff files related to the injury and observed Patricia D. lacking documentation of an updated TRAILS clearance letter obtained prior to 5 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

  5. Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5

      Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Garbriella S, Alec N, Miranda M, Lena C, Eva T, and Eva H lacking documentation of an updated FBI clearance letter.

  6. Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I

      Reviewed 24 staff files and observed Miranda G, Lena C, Brenda D, Maria T, Lourdas O, Iduvia L, Martha S, and Alec N to be lacking an updated TRAILS clearance letter.

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