Parker Montessori Educational Institute
10750 VICTORIAN DR, 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
There were loose plastic bags accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard in the kitchen.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
There were diaper creams and diaper wipes accessible to toddlers in the Lavendar class bathroom. There were diaper wipes accessible to children in the Sunflower class bathroom. There was dishwasher detergent and cleaning solution accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard in the open, galley kitchen.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 2, 20241 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 10 staff files. Jenny L did not have documentation of a current FBI clearance letter within the last 5 years.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…7.702.46.A.7
At the time of inspection identified through staff statements there was no qualified early childhood teacher working in the Lavender classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…7.702.46.A.7
At the time of inspection identified through staff statements there was no qualified early childhood teacher working in the Lavender classroom.
Jun 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Over-the-counter Medication Must Be Kept in the Originally Labeled Container and Be Labeled with the Child's First and Last Name.7.702.51.B.4
In the Lilac classroom observed diaper creams that were labeled with children's first name only.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…7.702.62.A.2
Identified through staff statement on 5/23/23 Ch1 was not signed in or out of the facility.
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