The Meadows
9350 JORDAN ROAD, PARKER, CO 80134Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 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
- 121
- 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 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
Reivewed 16 staff files and found 2 staff to have expired Standard Precautions trainings in their file.
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F
Reviewed three staff files and found two staff to have expired Department-approved First Aid and CPR certifications.
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
While reviewing name to face attendance sheets, it was identified that the Two's C room was out of capacity with 11 two year old children and two staff on two different dates. The Two's C room is licensed for 10 children.
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
Identified through staff statements that the buildings hot water was intermittently not working and there was no hot water in the building at those times. Water heater has been fully repaired.
Jan 6, 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
Identified through staff statements that bug spray was being used on children in the classroom to prevent CH1 from biting them. This was inconsistent with the manner the spray should be used in accordance with the label.
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 2 staff files and found Zoey T to be missing an Out of State clearance letter. Zoey has lived out of N_a_m_e _: T_h_e M_e_a_do_w_s ___________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_86_47_5______ ________________________________________________ state in the last 5 years.
Jul 18, 20241 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 21 staff files and found Savannah to have an expired Mandatory Reporter training.
Nov 20, 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
Reviewed name to face checks for classrooms on 4 different days in the past 3 weeks and found two instances where the Toddler C room was over capacity.
Aug 24, 20232 Findings2 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…7.701.52.B.1.d
Staff did not report an incident as required by statue and licensing regulations.
- 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…7.702.71.L
In the Toddler C room there were small rocket shaped crayons that were choking hazards.
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