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Primrose School of Lone Tree

9200 TEDDY LANE, LONE TREE, CO 80124Childery 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
166
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

13 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 15 Findings · 40% Corrected at Visit
2 Critical13 Important

Across 13 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 15 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 13 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3

      Reviewed one child file and observed no current health statement for CH1.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…2.219.B.1

      Reviewed 8 children's files and observed that 1 child was missing documentation of an immunization status.

  3. Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • An Individualized Diet and Feeding Schedule Must Be Provided According to a Written Plan Submitted by the Parent or by the Child's Physician with the Knowledge and Consent of The…2.224.B.1

      Identified through staff statements that CH1 individualized diet and feeding schedule was not being followed by the staff members.

  4. Jan 10, 20251 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

      Identified through SM1 that there was 7 children ages 3years to 4years in the Preschool A to assist with potty. When arriving to the Preschool B classroom SM2 stated 7 children ages 3years to 4years of age in the Preschool B classroom with a total of 15 children including the ones going to the bathroom in Preschool B. Attendance verification of 15 children ages 3years to 4years of age were in attendance. In the Preschool B classroom there was 8 children in attendance while the Preschool A classroom had 7 children in attendance.

  5. Sep 27, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • 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

      At the time of incident Vishranti was alone supervising 10 children ages 3 years to 4 years of age, specialist reviewed staff file and observed Vishranti to be missing current documentation early childhood teacher qualifications.

  6. Aug 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      In the EP2 classroom observed wipes on a low table labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  7. Jul 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      In the Toddler Classroom observed diaper cream, in a low drawer accessible to children labeled "keep out of children". Also in the Kindergarten Classroom observed sunscreen labeled "keep out of children" in a clear bag hanging on the hook accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  8. Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Meals and Snacks Provided by the Center Must Meet Current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Pattern Guidance And…2.224.A.1

      In the Preschool Classroom observed children eating oatmeal during morning snack with water. After reviewing menu posted only oatmeal was posted on the menu.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  9. Mar 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b

      Identified through two staff statements that CH1 did seek medical attention after sustaining two potential injuries. Facility did report the injury that accored on 3/6/24 within the required time frame, however the other injury that accord on or around 2/21/24 was not reported to the Department.

    • 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 three staff files and observed Amber to be missing current documentation of Standard Precautions training. Also observed at the time of inspection Kiera to have an expired Standard Precaution training, however Kiera did have a current Standard Precaution training at the time of the injury.

    • The Required Staff to Child Ratio Must Be Maintained at All Times2.227.C.7

      In the Preschool classroom Kavitha stepped out of the classroom on to the playground closing the door behind her to grab snow. Leaving Vrushali alone supervising 19 children ages 3 years to 3.5 years of age for approximately 30-45 seconds.

  10. Jan 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1

      In the Preschool A and Pre K beds were spaced out less than 2 feet apart.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  11. Sep 13, 20231 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…7.702.46.A.7

      Aubrey, Amber, Milvia, Jyoti, and Vrushali to be acting as an Early Childhood Teacher at the time of inspection. After reviewing staff files, specialist observed all staff members to be missing qualifications.

  12. Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Written Record of Any Serious Accident, Illness, or Injury Occurring During…7.702.34.B.1

      Identified through staff statements facility did not complete a written report of incidents regarding CH1.

  13. Jul 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 Weeks to 18 Months: 10 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 10 Toddlers 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…7.702.46.A.15

      In the Preschool Classroom observed 21 children in attendance ages 3 years to 4 years of age.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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