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Childery

Katherine Hutchins

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228Childery 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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
12
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 20% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Aug 15, 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

      push pins in the basement on bulletin board accessible to children causing a potential safety hazard. Observed children under 3 years in care at time of visit.

  2. Jun 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5

      reviewed 15 children files and observed ch10 to have expired health statement as of 2.2025.

    • Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive…2.321.A.5

      reviewed 15 children files and observed ch10 to have expired health statement as of 2.2025.

  3. Jul 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Emergency Records Must Be Kept and Maintained at the Family Child Care Home for Twelve (12) Months: Dates of Monthly Smoke Alarm Testing.2.318.C.3

      reviewed programs file and observed no documentation of smoke alarm testing for program.

  4. Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Toys, Toy Parts and Any Material Accessible to Children Under Three (3) Years of Age Must Be Large Enough That They Cannot Be Swallowed or Inhaled, to Prevent a Choking Hazard.7.707.922.A

      observed in playroom a grey hammer shark stuff animal to be labeld for children 3 and up. Observed in same room emotional support balls to be labeled for ages 3 and up. Identified through provider that there are children under 3 years old in care at time of visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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