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STEM Child Care, Inc.

4981 METZLER WAY, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80108Childery 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
164
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 2024 · 6 Findings · 50% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 10, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • In the Case Medication Needs to Be Given on an Ongoing, Long-term Basis, the Authorization and Consent Forms Must Be Reauthorized on an at Least Annual Basis. Any Changes in The…2.220.E

      Two medications for one child lacking documentation of current medication authorization.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Admission Procedures Must Be Completed Prior to the Child's Attendance at the Center and Must Include: If Applicable, a Department-approved Health Care Plan Authorized by The…2.218.B.3

      Staff member that was working with CH1 on 4/23/25 administered the epi pen and is not delegated.

  3. Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards.2.236.A.1

      Hand sanitizer, clorox wipes, anti-bacterial hand wipes, screen cleaner wipe, labeled "keep out of reach of children" in front desk check in area.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Diaper Change Areas Must: Be a Minimum of Thirty-six (36) by Eighteen (18) Inches in Size and Large Enough to Accommodate the Size of the Child;2.222.A.1.a

      Identified through staff member statement in Toddler 1 classroom that they are not using the changing table and there is not a changing mat accessible in bathroom space in classroom.

  5. Mar 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2

      Reviewed 8 children files, 1 file having an expired health statement.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Jan 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Toddlers Must Be Sitting When Eating or Drinking.2.224.C.2

      Child in Toddler 1 classroom walking around while drinking their bottle.

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