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9083 W PEAKVIEW DR UNIT 9, LITTLETON, CO 80123Childery 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- 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 13 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 13 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children and Working Under the Supervision of a Director, Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age And…2.216.A.1.a.1
Reviewed 17 staff files and found one to have the job title of ECT, but no qualifications to show they are an ECT.
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In the 1's room, diaper changing table had an unlocked cabinet with diaper supplies accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation M.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
On the back fence near the wire fence there was a nail exposed at eye level and one exposed lower near the ground, both were potential hazards. Previously cited on 8/20/2024.
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 2 staff files, identified Rocio P. and Maddi V. to be missing the TRAILS clearance letters. Both employees were alone with children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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…2.223.A.2
In the ones room, the attendance log reflected 6 children in attendance and 7 children were in the room. In the wabblers room, the attendance log reflected 6 in attendance, and 5 were in the room. Previously cited on 9/17/2024
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
In the school-age classroom, observed an outlet on the extension cord without a protective cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In the boys bathroom, there were diapers and wipes on the paper towel holder, items were accessible to children. Previously cited on 7/24/2024
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In the boys bathroom, there were diapers and wipes on the paper towel holder. In the girls bathroom there was a package of diaper wipes on the paper towel holder. All items were accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 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…2.223.A.2
Per staff statements and observations, staff members were not utilizing the paper transition logs (previously cited on 4/3/24) as stated in the response from the 4/3/24 inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure, Including Notification Of…2.206.B.10
Per facilities policy, if there is an injury they will notify families with a written report, the injury report was not available to review.
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
On the toddler playground, a role of black trash bags on the ground by the trash can. These were accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 18, 20231 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 4 staff files, identified 2 staff members missing the standard precaution training.
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure for Releasing Children…7.702.31.B.16
Identified through staff statement, the person picking up ch1 on said date was not properly identified.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 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 that they are not completing attendance verifications throughout the day, including transitions. Department of Human Services 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-1714 N_a_m_e _: P_O_P_-IN_S_ C_R_EA_T_IV_E _SC_H_O_O_LH_O_U_SE________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_03_21_4______ ________________________________________________
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