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Childery

Learn Thru Play Children's Kiddieland

614 TOPEKA, LA JUNTA, CO 81050Childery 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
Toddlers
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 21, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

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

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3

      One out of six children files reviewed did not have a updated health statement signed and dated by a licensed health care professional.

  2. May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a

      Spiral slide to measure 3 inches of resilient surfacing in use zone. Cube climbing structure to measure 3 inches of resilient surfacing in use zone.

  3. Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a

      Identified that staff cook does not have a criminal background check complete.

  4. Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…7.701.53.B

      Through the statement of the Director, they were informed that CH1 came home from center and had unidentifiable marks on their body.

  5. Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • If the Toddler Program Is Combined with a Large Childcare Center or an Infant Program, Toddler Facilities, Both Indoor and Outdoor, Must Be Completely Separate From Facilities For…7.702.81.C.2

      At the time of inspection a 3 yr old and a 4 yr old was observed to be on a cot in the Toddler room. Through the statement of the teacher and director, these children sleep better in the toddler room.

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