The Children's Courtyard
6501 FREDERICK WAY, FREDERICK, CO 80530Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
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 34 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (13), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 36 findings were critical.
See All 34 Inspection Visits
Jun 1, 20261 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
The School-Age 1 classroom was missing staff to-child ratio and capacity.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Each Staff Member of the Facility Must Be Trained in Fire Safety and the Use of Available Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms2.133.B
Reviewed 22 staff files and observed 5 staff members missing a training in fire safety.
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Center’s Procedure on Positive…2.206.B.8
Identified through a discussion with the Director,and a review of documentation, that the facility did not follow their policy regarding inappropriate child behaviors.
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Exposed weed guard on the toddler playground, which poses a potential tripping hazard. Previously cited on 2/10/26, 2/19/26.
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Upon walking into the Two's 1 classroom at 7:30am, Specialist observed 9 toddlers with 1 staff member. Reviewed name to face sheet for the Two's 1 classroom today 2/19/26, and observed the Two's 1 classroom to have 1:9 (all 2 year olds) from 7:14am-7:30am. and ratio should have been 1:7. Reviewed four additional days of name-to-face documentation for the Two 1 clasroom and observed: 2/12/26 7:34-7:40am 1:9 children and ratio is 1:7. 2/17/26 7:11-7:20am 1:10 children and ratio is 1:7. 2/18/26 7:12am-7:15am 1:8 children and ratio is 1:7 N_a_m_e _: T_h_e C_h_ild_re_n'_s _Co_ur_ty_ar_d______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_96_28_4______ ________________________________________________ Also observed today, 2/19/26, the infant room to be out of ratio at 9:10am-9:13am with 1 staff to 6 infants, and ratio is 1:5; Tod 2 from 7:55-8:05am had 1 staff to 8 children and ratio is 1:5; Pre-K from 7:08-7:10am had 1 staff to 13 children and ratio is 1:10
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Observed an unsecured sensory bottle with beads in it, the two's one classroom, which is a potential chocking hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Exposed weed guard on the toddler playground, which poses a potential tripping hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 15, 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
In the Pre-K 1 and the Two's 2 classrooms, two cots were closer than 2 feet apart.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
The bottom of the window shade in the Toddler 2 classroom was ripped and frayed, causing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed 15 staff files and observed one staff member to have an expired Mandated Reporter training. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "K" on the probationary license.
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Observed a child in the restroom in the hall and the teacher was in the school age classroom. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "D" on the probationary license
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
The weed guard was exposed in a small area on the preschool playground, which is a potential tripping hazard. The plastic coating on the preschool playground structure is coming up in several areas, which is a potential tripping hazard.
Jul 22, 20251 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 a random sampling of 10 children's files and observed 4 children to have expired emergency authorization. *This is a direct violation of stipulation "Q" on the probationary license.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Observed a gallon container of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the counter in the Pre-K 1 room accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation M on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (M) states "hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside."
✓ Corrected at visit
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Posting of Any Personal Information or Photos of Children on Social Media or Advertisement Without Written Parental Consent Is Prohibited.2.211.G
Identified through documentation that a staff member posted pictures of children on the staff members social media.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Not Use Marijuana and Marijuana Infused Products, Tobacco Products of Any Kind, or Alcohol in the Presence of Children. To Prevent Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, Child…2.212.D
Identified through interviews that staff members have been observed vaping on the facility's premises.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff N_a_m_e _: T_h_e C_h_ild_re_n'_s _Co_ur_ty_ar_d______________Lic_e_ns_e…2.217.A.14
Reviewed name to face sheet today, 3/12/25, and observed it to be 1:14 toddlers from 6:30-7:30 am and 2:17 from 7:30am - 8:00 am, ages 12 - 36 months. Upon walking into the classroom at 7:50am, Specialist observed 17 toddlers with 2 staff members. Reviewed name to face sheet for 3/10/25 and observed it to be 2:19 toddlers from 6:30-8 am, ages 12 - 36 months. Reviewed name to face sheet for 3/11/25 and observed it to be 1:25 toddlers from 6:30-8:00 am, ages 12-36 months.
Feb 24, 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
in 2's classroom diapering supplies accessible to children
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
The weed guard under a swing on the preschool playground is ripped and is a potential tripping hazard. A tricycle without plastic handlebar covers, a tricycle without a pedal and a tricycle with a cracked plastic seat.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Observed several cotton balls on an art project on the wall in the Early Preschool room accessible to children under 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 9, 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. N_a_m_e _: T_h_e…2.230.C.1.a
The resilient material (wood chips) under the swings to be under 6 inches in depth on the preschool playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 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 a random sampling of 10 children's files and observed 1 child to have an expired emergency medical authorization.
Aug 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Observed a cord for a device plugged into an electrical outlet, but not plugged into a device in the School- Age room. This is a direct violation of stipulation (J) on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (J) states “Licensee shall ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment is safe, sturdy and free of hazards.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 5, 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
Less than an inch of resilient material by the spiral slide. *Previously cited 6/25/24 and 7/24/24.
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Foods Offered Shall Be Age Appropriate and Not Pose a Choking Hazard.2.224.A.5
Identified through staff statements that frozen fruits have been served to children and posing a choking hazard for children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Agency or Facility Must Not Interfere or Refuse to Cooperate with a Child Protection Investigation.2.126.D.2
Identified through interviews with staff members, that Admin shared confidential information regarding an open investigation with staff members at a staff meeting.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 25, 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 loose fill resilient surfacing (wood mulch) on the preschool playground to be 1 inch in depth under the red spiral slide.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Material and Equipment From the Following Categories Must Be Available: Music2.229.R.7
Observed the Two's classroom to not have music materials available for the children to play with.
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Observed two children to not be under the direct supervision of an adult as they walked from the bathroom in the hallway, back to the school age classroom. This is a direct violation of stipulation (C) on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (C) states “All children must be under the direct supervision of qualified staff at all times, both indoors and outdoors,.”
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Identified through discussions with staff members, that drills are not be held in accordance with rule.
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Observed cotton balls in a sensory table in the early Preschool room, accessible to children under the age of 3, which is a choking hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or Glass Are Not Permitted for Children Less Than Five (5) Years of Age.7.702.71.M
Observed a small glass fish bowl in Pre K1 and a white, ceramic pot in Pre K2.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
Screws protruding on the corner of two sink counters in the Early Preschool classroom.
Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
Observed 17 bottles of soap refills labeled "keep out of reach of children" by the manufacturer in an unlocked cabinet in the girls bathroom. This is a direct violation of stipulation (L) on the probationary license. Probationary stipulation (L) states "Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children." must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outdoors. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three years of age."
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Medications Are Not Required to Be Locked but Must Be Stored in an Area Inaccessible to Children, and Easily Accessible and Identifiable to Staff. Emergency Medications…7.702.51.B.7.a
Observed a red first aid kit containing an EpiPen on the ground on the preschool playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 14, 20221 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.7.702.64.B
Identified through staff statements that staff member sprayed children with a water bottle for discipline. Staff member also put a child in a chair firmly and the child hit their head on the wall.
✓ Corrected at visit
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