Jay & Rose Phillips ECC @ The Boulder JCC
6007 OREG AVE, BOULDER, CO 80303Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 170
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed CH1's file and identified emergency medical authorization was expired at the time of injury (Exp. 1/15/26).
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Identified through staff statement that yellow wagon is sometimes used to transport infants and observed it N_a_m_e _: J_ay_ &_ R_o_se_ P_hi_llip_s_ E_CC_ @_ _Th_e_ B_ou_ld_er_ J_CC_____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_83_19_4______ ________________________________________________ had a sticker on it that stated "not designed or intended for riding in by children or adults as serious injury may result." Observed circular area rug with several edges that were starting to roll up in the Forest School 2 classroom (E104), posing potential tripping hazard. Observed several bouncy balls with lights/batteries inside the ball and 1 ball missing plastic valve intended to keep the battery powered lights inside located in the Bumblebees classroom, and posing potential hazard. All areas and items accessible to children at the time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 17, 20261 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
1 expired emergency medication (expired 2/12/26) in Classroom 105.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
Baseboard edging missing in several areas near playground doors in the Caterpillar 1/2 and Bluewave/Monarch classrooms.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
Reviewed transition logs and identified 2 infants on a walk with a teacher and lacking written verification of transition and the Monarchs transitions log lacking written verification when children are signed out of the program.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of N_a_m_e _: J_ay_ &_ R_o_se_ P_hi_llip_s_ E_CC_ @_ _Th_e_ B_ou_ld_er_…2.218.C.5
Reviewed individual health care plans for children in care and identified 1 plan lacking parent/guardian signature.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B
Reviewed 39 staff files and identified all lacking verification they have been trained on the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Several books with ripped/torn edges accessible to children less than 3 year of age in the Infant and Caterpillar 2 classrooms.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 19, 20231 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
Identified through investigation that on 9/27/23 a staff member in the Ladybug classroom fed a bottle of breast milk to the wrong child on accident.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
Medium size glass jewel in the Forest Kindergarten Classroom with broken edges; splintering wooden beam at grade level on the infant playground; and two ripped/torn books in the Sunflower classroom. All areas accessible to children and posing potential safety hazards.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 14, 20231 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…7.702.62.D.5.a.1
Several nap mats in the Sunflowers classroom that were spaced less than 2' apart and being used by children at the time of inspection. N_a_m_e _: J_ay_ &_ R_o_se_ P_hi_llip_s_ E_CC_ @_ _Th_e_ B_ou_ld_er_ J_CC_____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_83_19_4______ ________________________________________________
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