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Childery

Imagine Parker LLC dba Imagine EEC

9190 CROWN CREST BLVD, PARKER, CO 80138Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
282
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

10 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 11 Findings · 55% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jun 4, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical10 Important

Across 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 10 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • In Other Preschool Age Combinations, the Staff Ratio for the Youngest Child Must Be Utilized if More Than Twenty Percent (20%) of the Group Is Composed of Younger Children. This…2.217.A.14.a

      The PreK3 classroom was over ratio with 12 children ages 3 and 4 years old and 1 staff member.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1

      The cots in the Advanced PreK classroom were spaced less than 2 feet apart. There were 2 cots spaced less than 2 feet apart in the Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 classrooms.

  3. Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • In Other Preschool Age Combinations, the Staff Ratio for the Youngest Child Must Be Utilized if More Than Twenty Percent (20%) of the Group Is Composed of Younger Children. This…2.217.A.14.a

      The preschool 1 classroom had 1 staff member with 12 children that included 3, three year olds and 9, four year olds.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Dec 8, 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

      There were pom poms that pose a choking hazard on the floor and in the sensory bin of the the TP2 classroom withe children ages 2 1/2 years to 3 years old.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Oct 23, 20251 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…2.121.J.1

      Reviewed 26 staff files. SM22 and SM26 did not have documentation of a state-based background clearance letter and have lived out of State within the last 5 years.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Aug 21, 20251 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 the Directors statement that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for 6 minutes on 8/4/25.

  7. Dec 5, 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 14 child files. 2 children did not have an updated policies and procedure acknowledgment.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  8. Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1

      Multiple cots in the Preschool 1, Preschool 2, PreK 2 and Advanced PreK were spaced less than 2 feet apart from other cots during restime.

  9. Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.2.223.A.3

      CH1 was using equipment on the playground inappropriately and SM1 did not see CH1 fall.

  10. Sep 28, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B

      Identified through staff statement Kenna applied initial first aid to Ch1 after the injury occurred. After reviewing staff files, observed Kenna to have expired Standard Precautions training at the time of the injury.

    • For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…7.702.45.C.3

      At the time of the injury there was not a staff member present in the TP1 classroom with current first aid/CPR certification. Identified children in the TP1 classroom to be 2 to 2.5 years old.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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