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Cherry Drive Preschool

11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton CO 80233 · License #1719342 · Preschool Program

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Capacity 48 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yrLast inspected Mar 4, 2026
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  • Does not accept CCCAP
  • Licensed for 48 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Colorado CDEC
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.4
Colorado average
2.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)
Mar 4, 2026 — Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Mar 4, 2026 — Supervisory
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    2.217.A.3 · The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.

    Identified from staff statement their is no director assigned to work 60% of any day that the center is open. Correction: Assign a director to be present 60% of every operating day. Correct by 03/04/2026

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

Mar 18, 2025 — Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2025 — Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 9, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 9, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 18, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 18, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 27, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 27, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 31, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 31, 2024 — Limited Supervisory
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 1, 2023 — Stage II Investigation 3440078
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    7.702.62.A.1 · All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

    Identified through staff statements that CH1 left school property and found in neighboring neighborhood. Identified by staff statements CH1 was missing approximately 20 minutes. Correction: Maintain direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise. Correct by 11/01/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Parent of CH1 not immediately notified of incident. - FOUNDED

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

  • Violation

    7.702.34.B.1 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child's record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

    Reviewed CH 1 file and observed no documentation of lost child incident or any documentation information was shared with family. Identified CH1 was lost for approximately 20 minutes and District communication center was notified. identiifed incident occurred at approximately 9:12, facility called communication center at approximatley 9:30 to notifiy of lost child. Identified Mom was contacted by phone of incident at 1:40 p.m. and Father at 2:04 p.m. Correction: Maintain documentation of written record of serious accident, illness or injury with copy provided to the parents/guardians. Correct by 11/01/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff not conducting attendance through out day. - FOUNDED

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

  • Violation

    7.702.62.A.2 · 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 during transitions.

    Identified that staff would take attendance at beginning of session. Identified that attendance verification through out the day was not occurring at transitions or any other time of day. Correction: Maintain attendance verification periodically through out the day and including during transitions. Correct by 11/01/2023 Stage II Licensing Concern : Staff unaware of childs needs. - FOUNDED

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

  • Violation

    7.702.41.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

    Identified by staff statement. Staff were unable to review CH1 educational needs prior to being assigned to work with CH1. This demonstrates a lack of knowledgeable decision making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well being of children FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Provide information to staff and ensure staff demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment and the proper care and well being of children. Correct by 11/01/2023 ________________________________________________ Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility did not report incident to Licensing with in 24 hours with required information - UNFOUNDED Stage II Licensing Concern : Facility failed to report an incident as required by statute and licensing regulations - UNFOUNDED ________________________________________________

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 4, 2026 inspection noted: “Identified from staff statement their is no director assigned to work 60% of any day that the center is open. Correction: Assign a director to be present 60% of…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 1, 2023 inspection noted: “Identified through staff statements that CH1 left school property and found in neighboring neighborhood. Identified by staff statements CH1 was missing approxim…” — what has changed since then?

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