Three Creek K-8 School Age Enrichment
19486 W. 94TH AVE, ARVADA, CO 80007Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20251 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
Reviewed emergency drill log and identified documentation for fire and tornado drills to be missing for October, and no documentation for lock down.
Jul 21, 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…2.530.A.10
Reviewed one child file and identified the written record for the injury to be missing.
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1
Reviewed 7 staff files and identified Trent K. (DOH 10/3/24) to be missing Trails Clearance letter.
Jan 8, 20251 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 a Department-approved…2.508.F.1
Reviewed 2 staff files and identified Saint R. to be missing documentation of CPR/First Aid Module or certificate.
Oct 28, 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…2.530.A.10
Reviewed child file and identified a written record of the injury to be missing. Director, Morgan M. stated that there is written documentation in a notebook but a copy was not provided to the parents. Morgan provided the notebook for review.
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