Wray Community Learning Center
345 W 7TH, WRAY, CO 80758Childery 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
- 70
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified through staff statement staff member has taken CH1 outside and spanked CH1.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Not Consume or Be Under the Influence of Any Substance That Impairs Their Ability to Care for Children.2.212.B
Identified through director's statement 2 staff members consumed an impairing substance on their lunch break and returned to caring for children the same day.
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Approximately 4 bags of diapers labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the playschool classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 8, 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
Identified through Director statement Theresa O resided outside of Colorado in the past 5 years. Reviewed staff file and observed staff to be missing out of state background clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 6, 20231 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…7.702.71.L
2 puppets labeled for ages 2 and up accessible to children under 2 years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 16, 20231 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…7.702.71.L
A stuffed animal labeled not for ages under 3 years accessible to children in the toddler classroom ages 18 months to 3 years.
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
Washing machine cleaner, and clothes dye labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the laundry room. Observed hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on Department of Human Services 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-1714 N_a_m_e _: W_R_A_Y_ C_OM_M_U_N_IT_Y _LE_A_R_NI_NG_ _CE_N_T_ER______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_5_11_40_4______ ________________________________________________ floor of an unlocked closet in the laundry room. Observed Diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children on diaper changing table in the toddler classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
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