STEM Child Care, Inc.

Center · 4981 Metzler Way

What kind of place is this?

Size 164 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver programs, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
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In the program’s own words

“Discover the difference a STEM-focused early education can make! We combine a nurturing environment with hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math to spark curiosity and build a strong foundation for lifelong success.” stempreschool.co, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 6 weeks to 13 years
Hours 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Accepts subsidy Yes
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 2
License status Active
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Jun 2026 Complaint Founded

Complaint · June 9, 2026

Founded · 2.209.B.1 · Correction due July 7, 2026

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).

Required correction: Immediately ensure that incident and injury reports are completed when they happen and a copy is provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s). Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Apr 2025 Complaint Founded

Complaint · April 25, 2025

Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due May 1, 2025

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.223.D.4 · Toddler Program · Correction due May 1, 2025

In the toddler room, a crib, sleeping cot, or two (2) inch mat must be provided for each child, and there must be a minimum of two (2) feet between each crib or cot. Aisles between cots or cribs must be kept free of all obstructions while cribs are occupied. No child less than the age of two (2) years should use a cot for sleeping without written permission of the parent or guardian.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that cots are placed two feet apart. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.223.D.5.a.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due May 1, 2025

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that cots are placed two feet apart. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.237.B · Building Requirements · Correction due May 1, 2025

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that the sharp vent cover is not accessible to children. Submit statement of compliance

Founded · 2.223.C.4 · Infant Program · Correction due May 1, 2025

Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment, must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that no items are hung from any part of sleeping equipments. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.225.A · Guidance · Correction due May 1, 2025

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that staff members are using appropriate guidance with children. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.225.H · Guidance · Correction due May 1, 2025

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that any form of restraint is not permitted. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.218.C.3 · Correction due May 1, 2025

For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first day of care.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all health care plans are reviewed and followed by the staff when caring for children. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due May 1, 2025

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

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members delegated to give medication demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.218.B.3 · Health/Medication · Correction due May 1, 2025

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that the staff working with a child with a health care plan are informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Jul 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · July 18, 2024

Founded · 2.220.C · Health/Medication · Correction due July 25, 2024

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all medications are in the original container with the original pharmacy label. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.220.F · Staff Files · Correction due July 25, 2024

Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all medications are being given/applied only by staff that has completed medication administration and has delegation. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.229.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due July 25, 2024

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 the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that no items that could be a choke hazard are accessible to children under 3 years of age. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.222.A.1.a · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due July 25, 2024

All diaper change areas must: Be a minimum of thirty-six (36) by eighteen (18) inches in size and large enough to accommodate the size of the child;

Required correction: Immediately ensure that there is a changing area accessible in each classroom. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote. Covers complaints received January 2023 through July 2026; Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.