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Childery

Meeker Neighborhood Center

839 MEEKER, LONGMONT, CO 80504Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
38
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 · 4 Findings · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical2 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Critical
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      Observed wipes placed on the paper towel dispenser in the Meeker 1 classroom and a bottle of Purell sanitizer on a low shelf in the Meeker 2 classroom. Both items were accessible to children and labeled “Keep out of reach of children".

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B

      Reviewed 6 staff files and observed 2 to be lacking certificate documenting fire extinguisher and fire alarm training.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A

      Reviewed facilities drill log and observed it to be lacking a record of a fire drill held from March through May of 2024, a record of a tornado drill held April and May of 2024 and lacking a record of 2 lockdown drills for the last 12 months.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C

      Observed a bottle of hand soap in the Meeker 1 classroom on the counter. Observed a bottle of hand soap on the counter in the bathroom and a bottle of hand soap on the counter in the classroom, both in the Meeker 2 classroom. Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and sunscreen on a shelf in the Meeker 2 classroom. All items were accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children".

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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