Marie Kargar
THORNTON, CO 80602Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20251 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 Building And…2.312.F
Reviewed Reviewed staff records and observed the employee (DOH 8.26.2025) to be missing documentation of the required building and physical premises training.
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented and Followed, Which Includes All Updates, Changes, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information:7.707.41.B
No documentation of a policy regarding the storage, loss, damage or theft of provider's or child's personal belongings. No documentation that children can get up from their mats if they are not asleep after 30 minutes.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- 27j Preschool @ BrantnerThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Cub CareThornton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Kid Zone @ West Ridge Elementary SchoolThornton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Sd27j Preschool @ Westridge ElementaryThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Adriana PerezThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Atika SafiThornton · 2/5 Childery Rating