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Childery

Steele School for Early Learning

5030 CARR ST, ARVADA, CO 80002Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Licensed capacity
104
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

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Feb 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 15, 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

      Observed in the Toddler 1A and Toddler 1B classrooms diaper changing supplies accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.

  2. Feb 17, 20251 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 three (3) staff files and observed Amy H. file to have expired Department-approved standard precautions training. Amy H. training certificate was date 1/23/2024

  3. Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8

      In the toddler playground exposed tree roots posing a potential tripping hazard.

  4. Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a

      The preschool playground climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher had a resilient surfacing to be three (3) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

  5. Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.7.702.72.C.1.a

      The Preschool playground climbing equipments was higher than eighteen (18) inches, and the resilient surfacing was less than one (1) inch in the use zone surrounding the equipments.

  6. Jun 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.7.702.41.A

      The foam jumping mat has two parts and is too heavy for the children to lift, posing a potential safety hazard.

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