Trailmark Learning Center
9743 S CARR WAY, LITTLETON, CO 80127Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- 111
- 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 15 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 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
Small pompoms on child art work in the DPS-A classroom, accessible to children under the age of 3 years, posing a choking hazard. Previously cited on 7/7/2023, 3/5/2025, 3/13/2025.
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
15 children in the DPS-A classroom, licensed for 14 children. Name to face records show that the 15th child arrived at 9:18am, licensing specialist observed 15 children at 9:47am. Previously cited on 10/2/2025.
Mar 10, 20261 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
Small googley eyes on art displayed in the DPS classroom and small feathers accessible to children under three in the Infant A classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
24 children in the preschool classroom licensed for 20 children ages 2.5-6 years.
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Inform Its Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Prior to the First Day of Care of the Enrollment of a Child with Special Health Care Needs, if Known,…2.218.C.2
Reviewed all documentation, observed missing documentation of delegation for child's individualized health care plan.
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Reviewed two staff files, observed both staff present at the time of the injury to be missing lead early teacher qualifications.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Large Center Directors Must Have a Current Director Qualifications Letter Issued by the Department or a Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or Higher In…2.214.A
Director Brianna J. to have an expired (exp: 6/10/25) Large Center Director and Level 3 Credential. Assistant director has current qualifications to act as director.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 13, 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
Window clings on the doors in the toddler A and Toddler B classrooms posing a potential choking hazard. Small art materials including pom poms and Colorations Opal Glitter used on art projects displayed in the DPS classroom, posing a potential choking hazard to children under age 3. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed all chokables. No response is necessary.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Verbal Abuse and Derogatory Remarks About the Child Are Not Permitted.2.225.G
Identified through mutiple staff statments that they have witnessed staff member 3 use degragatory language toward children in the classroom more than once.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years of Age Must Be Updated in Accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations For…2.219.B.4
Reviewed 10 children's records and observed one child to be missing documentation of a current health statement.
Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Confidentiality of All Staff and Children's Records Must Be Maintained. See Section 7.701.6 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities.7.702.36.A
The first name, last name, and birthday of infants on a sheet of paper hanging outside of the infant classroom.
Aug 28, 20231 Finding1 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…7.702.46.A.14
On 8.18.2023 Specialist observed six infants signed in with one staff member from 8:41 am to 8:50 am on the attendance record. On 8.22.2023 Specialist observed 18 children in the pre-k classroom and one staff member signed in from 9:06 am- to 9:26 am.
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 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…7.702.46.A.14
On attendance roosters for 8/22/23 in infant B clasrooms there was 7 children with 1 staff members from approximately 10 min, 8:32 until 8:42 am; with the 2nd staff member running late .
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
The large green slide on the preschool playground has a large crack at the bottom of the slide. Observed the green slide on the toddler playground to be separating from the platform posing a potential safety hazard.
Jul 7, 20231 Finding1 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…7.702.46.A.14
Reviewed the attendance records for the day of the injury (6.28.2023) and observed the classroom to be out of ratio, observed five three-year-olds and five 2-year-olds in attendance.
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