Parker Early Learning Academy
10650 PARKGLENN WAY, PARKER, CO 80138Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 16 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 16 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.218.C.5
Reviewed 3 individual health care plans. 2 children did not have documentation of a current individualized health care plan.
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
There were pom poms on an art project on the wall above the chair rail in the toddler A classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In the Infant Program, There Must Be a Qualified Infant Program Supervisor Present Sixty Percent (60%) of the Hours of Operation of the Infant Program Who Is Responsible for The…2.216.B.2.a
The program did not have a qualified infant program supervisor present in the infant classroom on the day of inspection. This is a violation of stipulation F-All staff, including substitutes, shall be qualified for the positions to which they are assigned. This includes both education and experience qualifications. Verification of staff qualifications must be available for review at all times.
Jul 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
The Toddler classrooms were combined on the playground for water day with 19 children and 4 teachers.
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2
A sleeping infant was laying flat in their crib with a bottle in their mouth.
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…2.220.G
There was a bottle of children's motrin accessible to children in a child's backpack in the Toddler A classroom. This is a violation of stipulation K: Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times., both indoors and outdoors.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There was a first aid kit accessible to children in hallway that contained aspirin, burn cream and alchohol wipes.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
The infant room had 8 infants ages 5 months to 19 months old with 1 teacher at 8:15am. The preschool A classroom had 21 children ages 2 years old to 5 years old at 8:15am.
Feb 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
There was an alphabet puzzile in the Toddler C with small letters that pose a choking hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed 6 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current health statement. This was previously cited on 8/18/21, 7/13/22, 6/6/23, 4/17/24, 6/27/24, and 10/9/24.
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children of the Director or of Staff Members Who Attend the Center and Other Children on the Premises for Supervision and Care Must Be Counted Against the Licensed Capacity in The…2.217.A.12
A staff members eleven (11) year old and seven (7) year old children were unsupervised in a classroom that is not currently licensed.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There was antibacterial soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler B, Toddler C, Preschool and Preschool B classrooms. This was previously cited on 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 8/6/20. 3/26/21, 7/13/22, 4/17/24, 7/22/24 and 8/15/24.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of the Last Day of Employment, Staff Members Must Be Provided a Letter Verifying Their Experience at the Center. The Letter Must Contain The…2.212.M
It was determined through documentation from RP and statement by Sangeeta G that a letter verifying experience has not been provided to a previous employee after requests for verification were made.
Oct 9, 20241 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
Reviewed 5 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current health statement that has been updated per health care provider and AAP guidelines.
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1
5 nap mats in the PreK classroom were spaced less than two (2) feet apart.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
The Two B and Two C classroom did not have the ratio and capacity posted. The Preschool A and Preschool B classroom had the incorrect capacity posted.
✓ Corrected at visit
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