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Childery

Tiny Dreamers

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1. 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
68
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

16 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 16 Findings · 19% Corrected at Visit
2 Critical14 Important

Across 16 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 16 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Mattresses for Cribs and Futons Must Have a Properly Fitted, Clean Sheet.2.223.C.2.a

      a sheet on a child's sleeping mat in toddler room #1 was visibly dirty.

  2. Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2

      A child who was in attendance in the toddler #1 room was not signed into class on the sign in sheet.

  3. Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Records Must Be on File at the Center: Records of Enrollment, Daily Attendance for Each Child, and Daily Record of the Time the Child Arrives at and Departs From The…2.208.A.1

      a child who was picked up from the center was still listed as in attendance in the Toddler #1 room.

  4. Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information:2.206.B

      The following sub sections of this rule were missing or incomplete: B.14 the media policy, B.27 protecting infants from second hand smoke, B.28 establishing safe sleeping environments for infants, and B.29 the procedure for dressing children appropriately for the weather.

  5. Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • If the Toddler Program Is in the Same Building as a Facility Caring for Children of Other Ages, the Toddler Program Must Be Physically Separated in Different Rooms by Walls No…2.233.C.1

      The toddler program crossed through both the infant and the preschool SA classroom when accessing the N_a_m_e _: T_IN_Y_ D_R_EA_M_E_RS__________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_76_32_3______ ________________________________________________ playground. This violation was cited on 7/14/25.

  6. Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staples Must Be Inaccessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.D

      In the Toddler #1 classroom and the Toddler #2 classroom, licensed for children under 3 years of age, several loose staples were protruding from the wall. This is a violation of stipulation I on the probationary license. The probationary stipulation I states: Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age.

  7. Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Thumb Tacks Must Not Be Used in Areas Accessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.E

      A paper entitled "preschool schedule" was posted to the wall with a thumb tack in Preschool #2 room which is licensed for children under 3 years of age.

  8. May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      The butcher paper dispenser in the Preschool/SA room is damaged. Several bolts are missing, causing the metal tear bar to detach and hang unsecured at the bottom.

  9. Apr 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

      In the Toddler #1 room, stiff Velcro dots were observed peeling off the wall, presenting a potential choking hazard for children under 3 years old.

  10. Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      There was a spray bottle of sanitizer hanging above the diaper changing station in the toddler one classroom was accessible to children.

  11. Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      In the Toddler Two classroom, a vent cover near the door leading to the playground had a lifted corner, creating a tripping hazard.

  12. Dec 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • When Caring for Children, Staff Must Refrain From the Personal Use of Electronics Including, but Not Limited To, Cell Phones and Portable Electronic Devices.2.212.E

      It was learned through conversation that a staff member uses their phone to send a chat on the center's group chat while they are supervising children. It was learned through conversation that two (2) new staff members use their phones while supervising children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  13. Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Physical Redirection May Be Used to Keep a Child From Immediate Imminent Danger. The Child Must Be Immediately Released Once Removed From Imminent Danger.2.225.I

      It was learned through conversations that SM2 would pick children up by their upper arm to move the child. It was identified that SM2 grabbed a child’s arm and pulled them off the playground, the child started to cry due to the incident. Docusign Envelope ID: A35819B9-C9CF-4AB2-A2FF-3076680171B2 N_a_m_e _: T_IN_Y_ D_R_EA_M_E_RS__________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_76_32_3______ ________________________________________________ It was learned through conversation that SM2 would pull a child away from other children and would leave the child away from the group that they were pulled away from. It was learned through conversation that when children are fighting on the playground SM3 would grab a child’s arm to remove the child from the fight. It was identified that SM4 was seen rolling over with an infant and grabbing the infant around the bicep.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  14. Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B

      It was identified that on 7/25/2024 SM1 lifted one side of the cot and pulled it towards themselves and the cot that CH1 was on fell and hit their lip on the cot. Also, SM1 grabbed CH1’s left leg and flipped it over on the mat to force them to lie down. It was identified that SM2 put their hands on top of the children’s hands and then said that they were going to get smacked if they didn’t listen.

  15. Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • If the Parent or Legal Guardian of a Child Wants a Nonmedical Exemption From the Immunization Requirement Based on a Religious Belief Whose Teachings Are Opposed to Immunizations…2.219.B.1.a.1

      There was a child that had a nonmedical exemption form to satisfy the immunization requirement. The document was not signed by by an immunizing provider.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  16. Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • There Must Be a Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed in the Area of the Child Care Facility as Recommended by the Manufacturer and in the Area Where Children and Youth Sleep.7.701.100.F.9

      There were no carbon monoxide detectors installed in any of the areas where children sleep.