Univ Co Fmly Hsng Childrens Ctr
2202 ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, CO 80302Childery 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
- 72
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 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
Approximately 3-5" resilient surface (wood chips) in use zone of balance beam measuring approximately 19-20" on the nature playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 24, 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
Several small googly eyes on art projects in main hallway and small parts of fake flowers outside the Penguin classroom, small enough to fit in a choke tube, and accessible to children less than 3 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 11, 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
Identified through investigation and staff statements that both teachers on the nature playground did not have a direct line of sight to CH1 at the time of injury when CH1 attempted to pull up on wooden fence.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Long string (approximately 12') affixed and stretched from building to fence (approximately 2' off the ground) on the Bear playground, handlebar cover on ride-on bike with foam exposed on Rainbow playground, posing potential safety hazards.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Every Thirty (30) or Fewer Children in Attendance, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member on Duty Who Holds a Current Department-approved First Aid and Safety…2.213.E
Identified through staff statement and review of injury report that first aid was provided by Kathleen P. & Kate Z. Reviewed 3 staff files for those present at the time of injury and identified Kathleen P. with expired First Aid and CPR certification.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Ripped rubber handlebar on a tricycle on the toddler playground, posing potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 8, 20232 Findings2 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…7.701.100.F.2
Reviewed past emergency drill log for the past 12 months and identified facility lacking documentation of lockdown and active shooter drills conducted quarterly (held 9/29/22 and 2/16/23), and facility lacking documentation of tornado drill for October 2022.
✓ Corrected at visit
- At the Time of Enrollment, and Upon Amendments to Policies and Procedures, the Center Must Give the Parent(s)/guardian(s) the Center’s Policies and Procedures and Provide The…7.702.31.A
Facility did not follow parent handbook policy related to parent/guardian notification when a child is injured. Reviewed child file and identified through staff statement that a written injury report was not completed for CH1 and Department of Human Services 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-1714 N_a_m_e _: U_N_IV_ C_O_ F_M_LY_ H_S_N_G _CH_I_LD_R_EN_S_ C_T_R______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_5_98_5_______ ________________________________________________ provided to parent/guardian for review/signature. Reviewed current parent handbook and identified policy stated: "All non-emergency accidents will be documented on an accident report. It will be given to the parent for their review and signature, at which time the parent can take a copy home. Another copy will be kept in the child’s file."
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