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Meridian Base Program

14256 MCKAY PARK CIR, BROOMFIELD, CO 80023Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
School-Age
Licensed capacity
175
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 40% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Critical2 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Program Directors Must Complete the Department-approved Training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.…2.508.I

      Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Director Stephanie's file (DOH 3/1/91) to be missing the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.

  2. Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Volatile Substances, Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items, Must Be Stored Away From the Area Used for Child Care…2.527.C

      In the 4th grade flex room, observed a pair of adult scissors in a pencil jar on a desk. These items were accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Volatile Substances, Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items, Must Be Stored Away From the Area Used for Child Care…2.527.C

      In the art room, observed 2 pairs of adult scissors in the desk in the front of the room. These scissors were observed to be accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.507.N

      Reviewed 7 Staff files, observed Aide Lauren's file to be missing med admin policies and procedures sign off.

  5. Jul 10, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • Volatile Substances, Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, and Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items, Must Be Stored Away From the Area Used for Child…7.712.73.A.3

      Bottles of sunscreens labeled "keep out of reach of children" in unlocked cabinet in the cafeteria; Sanitizer sprays in the kitchen; adult scissors in unlocked drawer in the Art Room, accessible to children.

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