Parker United Methodist Church Preschool
11805 PINE DR, PARKER, CO 80134Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 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 the drill log for the program and was missing record of a variety of fire, tornado and Lockdown drills for the past 12 months.
Aug 28, 20241 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
In the ducks classroom, there was a sensory bottle with a top that opened, containing chokeable items. In the Bees classroom, there was cabinet that was accessible containing glue sticks with caps and googley eyes, posing a choking hazard. In the Nursery office, there were small items such as paper clips accessible to children, creating a choking hazard.
May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed one child file and found their emergency medical authorization to be expired.
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…7.702.51.B.7
In the Flamingos classroom there were medicated cough drops on the counter accessible to children. N_a_m_e _: P_a_rke_r _U_nit_ed_ M_e_th_od_is_t C_h_urc_h_ P_re_sc_ho_ol______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 2_8_45_9_______ ________________________________________________
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In the Cubs classroom there were 4 cleaning erasers in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. In the Dragonflies room there were batteries in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. Both items are "Keep out of reach" items.
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