Meadowood Child Development Center
3333 S NORFOLK WAY, 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 205
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
Reviewed two staff files and observed one file to be lacking documentation of an updated clearance letter for FBI.
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F
At the time of the visit, reviewed 12 staff files and observed Kristene W. to have an expired First Aid and CPR on 9/16/2024 and to be lacking documentation of the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR Module.
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Confirmed through several staff member statements that SM1 hit CH1 on their leg, grabbed the child roughly N_a_m_e _: M_E_A_DO_W_O_O_D_ C_H_ILD_ _DE_V_EL_O_P_M_EN_T_ C_E_NT_E_R__Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_0_84_2_______ ________________________________________________ and forcefully put the child into their seat.
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products.7.702.61.A.1.b
In the C6 classroom bathroom, observed diapers and wipes on a low shelf accessible to children. In the C5 clssroom bathroom, observed diapers and wipes in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.
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