Julie Cooper
AURORA, CO 80013Childery 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.4 / 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 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 25, 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
At the time of the visit, a can of Woolite was in the bathroom on a low open shelf, accessible to children.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Primary Provider Must Obtain Written Authorization and Instructions From the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the Application of Sunscreen to Their Children's Sun Exposed Skin…2.321.E.1
At the time of the visit, reviewed 13 children’s files and observed all 13 children’s files to be lacking topical authorization.
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