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Primrose School of Castle Rock

5885 NEW ABBEY LANE, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80108Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
184
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

12 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 25% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 12 Inspection Visits
  1. May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.218.C.5

      One child health care plan lacking health care provider and parent/guardian signature.

  2. Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: All Information From Background Checks as Required in the “General…2.210.A.6

      Reviewed 2 staff member files, 1 file lacking documentation of CBI clearance letter.

  3. Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G

      Reviewed 2 staff member files, 2 files lacking documentation of a medical statement from a health care provider.

  4. Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      Cleaning product labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in lower unlocked cabinet in Preschool 1 classroom.

  5. Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7

      Neither staff member in the Infant 1 classroom qualified as an early childhood teacher.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D

      Ratio and capacity not posted in infant and toddler classrooms.

  7. Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old Must Complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep Training Prior to Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old.…2.213.C

      Reviewed 9 staff member files, 1 staff member lacking documentation of current safe sleep training. (Amber R.)

  8. Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • When Caring for Children, Staff Must Refrain From the Personal Use of Electronics Including, but Not Limited To, Cell Phones and Portable Electronic Devices.2.212.E

      Staff member supervising children in PreK A classroom on their personal cell phone.

  9. Jun 21, 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 CH1 file, emergency medical authorization not completed at the time of the incident.

  10. May 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Guidance Used at the Center Must Be Appropriate to the Development of the Child and Is Used as an Opportunity to Teach Children Social-emotional Skills, Such as Self-regulation,…2.225.A

      Identified through SM1 statement that the children don't listen so they have to raise their voice and use a very firm tone.

  11. Apr 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7

      Staff member in Young Infant Classroom lacking documentation of early childhood teacher qualifications.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  12. Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider.7.702.34.B.4

      Reviewed 10 children files, 4 files having expired health statements.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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