Primrose School of Tallgrass
21537 E QUINCY AVENUE, AURORA, CO 80015Childery 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.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 (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
- 191
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20251 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
At the time of visit, observed one cot placed less than two feet apart on all sides in the Preschool Green classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
At the time of the visit, confirmed through ProCare system CH1 was not changed for 4 hours and 18 minutes. CH1 was changed at 10:31 AM and was not changed again until 2:49 PM.
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2
At the time of visit, observed in the infants green room a child laying flat on their back holding their bottle while drinking.
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Be Allowed to Form and Observe Their Own Pattern of Sleep and Waking Periods. Special Provision Must Be Made So That Children Requiring a Morning Nap Time Have A…2.223.B.4
At the time of visit, confirmed through staff members' statements that children in the Older Infant classroom have a specific nap time schedule.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Equipment, and Learning Activities From the Following Categories Must Be Available So That for Any One Time at Least Half Of…2.241.D.1.a
At the time of the visit, observed the Early Preschool and Toddler Blue classroom to be lacking art supplies accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At Nap Time, the Child to Staff Ratio May Be Doubled for Children Two and One Half (2 ½) Years of Age and Older in Preschool Classrooms When the Following Conditions Have Been…7.702.46.A.10.a
At the time of visit, in Pre-Kindergarten Green, one teacher was supervising 17 children during naptime and only 7 children were sleeping.
✓ Corrected at visit
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