Prater Lane Play School
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Identified there was one staff member supervising three children on the playground at the time of the injury on 4/16/26. Observed no evidence of this staff member successfully completing the out of state background check requirements.
Mar 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…2.216.C.3
No evidence of current Department approved First Aid/CPR certification in the files of the two staff members who were present in the Young Toddler classroom at the time of the injury. Observed both staff members assigned to the Young Toddler room on day of injury completed Basic First Aid course on PDIS.
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…2.207.A
Identified through discussion with the Director, on 8/4/25, the daily written sign in/out sheets parents used to sign children in/out daily where replaced with electronic sign in/out by staff members only through "Brightwheel". Observed no evidence of parent's signature or unique identifier used to capture the time when the child arrived at and left the center each day since 8/4/25.
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Child Care Providers Must Have a Written Plan For: Evacuating and Safely Moving Children to an Alternate Site; Lockdown; Shelter in Place; And an Active Shooter on Premises.…2.134.A
Reviewed 15 staff files. Observed no evidence of staff who were hired prior to June 2023 being retrained on the provider's written emergency evacuation plan annually.
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Introductory Training Course Within Six (6) Months Of…7.702.46.C.7
Identified the Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) was hired on 7/21/22. Observed no evidence of CCHC completing the department-approved CCHC Introductory training course.