Joey Dame
PARKER, CO 80138Childery 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child’s Admission and Updated Annually or When Any Changes Occur, Unless Otherwise Specified In…2.320.A.7
Reviewed 14 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a written authorization for emergency medical care updated annually.
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled.2.336.B.1
There were rubber bands that pose a choking hazard accessible to children under 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Days Following the Expiration Date, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of Each Child Must Submit a Statement of The…2.321.A.3
Reviewed 3 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a signed health statement form the health care provider.
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent or Guardian Must Provide the Following Information to the Provider for Each Child Entering the Family Child Care Home: Documentation Of…2.321.A.2.c
Reviewed three child files. One child did not have documentation of immunization status.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled.2.336.B.1
There was an art project with small googley eyes accessible to children under 3 years old on a desk in the classroom
Sep 26, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- All Hazardous Items and Materials Must Be Inaccessible to Children Including, but Not Limited To, Office Supplies, Matches, Plastic Bags, Cleaning and Laundry Materials, Perfumes,…2.336.C.1
There were diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the desk in the classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When More Than Eight (8) Children Are Present, a Second Staff Member That Is Qualified as an Applicant 2, Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitute, Staff Member, or Staff…2.309.A.4
SM2 was working alone with 9 children. No other staff were present at the home.
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Caring for Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Must Complete A…2.312.P
Reviewed 3 staff files. Casandra R and Lilia C did not have documentation of the injury prevention for homes training.
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children the Primary Provider, Applicant 2, the Equally Qualified Provider, Qualified Substitutes, and All Staff Members Must Complete a Department Approved…2.312.H
Reviewed 3 staff files. Ashely D and Cassandra R did not have documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
Jul 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission Each Child's File contains:Documentation of Immunization Status or Exemption, Including Month and Year Each Immunization Was Administered. Immunizations…7.707.71.A.1.c
Reviewed 12 children's files and observed 1 child to be missing an immunization record and 2 children to have an immunization record on a non-approved form.
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