Parker Landing Child Development Center
16835 NORTHGATE DRIVE, PARKER, CO 80134Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 148
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…2.219.B.1
Reviewed 11 child files and found one child to have immunizations documented on a non-approved form, and two children to be out of date with the immunizations on file.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and found SM1 to have an expired Standard Precautions training. N_a_m_e _: P_a_rke_r _La_n_din_g_ C_hi_ld _De_v_elo_p_m_en_t C_e_nt_er______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_53_98_4______ ________________________________________________
Nov 21, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 17 staff files and found Tatyana S, Camila M, Sarah S and Melissa L to be missing out of state clearance letters.
- For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…2.216.C.3
Staff files for staff on duty at the time of the incident, and no staff member had full CPR/First aide training.
Sep 9, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.d
Identified the facility failed to report an incident as required by statue and licensing regulations within the required timeframes.
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: Verification of Qualifications and Training.2.210.A.2
Reviewed 2 staff files and found Sienna to be missing documentation of ECT qualifications. Sienna was N_a_m_e _: P_a_rke_r _La_n_din_g_ C_hi_ld _De_v_elo_p_m_en_t C_e_nt_er______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_53_98_4______ ________________________________________________ being used as an ECT at the time of the incident.
- 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
In the Rascals classroom, there were glue sticks with small caps that could be a choking hazard accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. There were also hot wheels cars with small wheels that could present a choke hazard accessible on a shelf.
Jun 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed Kristy M's file and found it to have an expired TRAILS letter.
- Staples Must Be Inaccessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.D
Staples on bulletin boards in the hallway were accessible to children under the age of 3.
Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
Program did not report an injury to a child that received medical attention.
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff N_a_m_e _: P_a_rke_r _La_n_din_g_ C_hi_ld _De_v_elo_p_m_en_t…2.217.A.14
Reviewed attendance rosters and found the PreK 2 classroom was over ratio on three different days.
Jan 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which Includes Common Symptoms and Signs Of…2.217.C.9
Reviewed the CCHC file and found them to be missing documentation of completion of the Mandatory Reporter training.
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