Pepc Elc Ctr
9030 MILLER RD, PARKER, CO 80138Childery 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
- 168
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 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 16 child files. 6 child files did not have a current written authorization for emergency care dated annually.
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Staff did not follow labeled instructions or notify parents when CH1 ingested diluted Dawn dish soap during an art project.
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Requests for a Criminal Record Check, Other Than Those Required per This Rule Section 2.121(D)(4) Must Be Completed at an Approved Vendor Within Five (5) Working Days of the Day…2.121.D.4
Reviewed 20 staff files. SM20 was hired on 8/4/25 and has not completed the criminal background check process.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 2, 20241 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 an emergency bag on the floor in room 157 with emergency medication accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Glitter Must Not Be Used with Children Under Three (3) Years of Age.7.702.71.F
A bottle of glitter was in the art area of room 125 accessible to children under the age of 3 years old.
✓ Corrected at visit
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