Playology
3960 128TH AVE, THORNTON, CO 80241Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 46
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Given Foods That Are Contrary to the Religious or Cultural Beliefs of Their Families or That Are Known to Cause an Allergic Reaction or a Health Hazard.2.515.G
Identified a child was provided food that contained a known allergen which caused an allergic reaction.
Mar 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Facility Must Require Each Staff Member of the Facility to Read and Sign a Statement Clearly Defining Child Abuse and Neglect Pursuant to State Law and Outlining The…2.126.A
Reviewed five staff records and observed one staff member Michelle M. (DOH 10.1.20) to be missing the required abuse acknowledgment signature statement.
Apr 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually a Record on Each Child That includes:A Dated Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Submitted Annually by The…2.525.A.8
Reviewed 6 child files and observed on file to have an expired Emergency Medical Authorization. (2/10/2024)
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