Quality Commitment
At ABC Child Development Centers & Bright School-Age Centers our mission is to focus on Health/Safety, Enrichment, Staff, and a Commitment to Quality
5-Star Quality Ratings
In 2015, we jumped ALL-IN with the Colorado Shines Quality Rating system for childcare centers. Currently, ALL of our childcare centers are ranked 5 out of 5 on the quality scale. Less than 10% of programs in the State achieve the highest rating, and we are still the only Centers in Weld County that have earned 5’s.
Thoughtful Classroom Design
We believe that the classroom environment and its layout act as a silent teacher, and play a big factor in determining how successful children will be. Each Director works carefully with our Director of Quality Improvement to design a classroom layout that is the most appropriate and will be the most growth-fostering for the teacher and the children.
All of our classrooms feature:
- Clearly defined quiet and active areas
- Low shelves with toys and materials children can reach
- Organized, labeled materials that encourage independence
- Engaging interest centers with developmentally appropriate resources
- Bright, child-level displays and family photos for comfort
- Handwashing timers that support healthy habits
Meet our Director of Quality Improvement
Briana Casares has been with our company going on 10 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and since taking on this role has poured everything, she has into ensuring the children we care for are receiving the best, and are in the best conditions possible. She is reliable in both the ITERS and ECERS assessment tools which measure quality within the classroom, and is also a CLASS trainer and certified observer. The CLASS tool focuses solely on teacher-child interactions.
Briana can be found doing observations within all of our classrooms, and then working directly with the teachers and their Director to promote growth that will directly impact the care the children are receiving. In addition to conducting observations, she can be found helping our centers prepare for quality ratings, and conducting professional development for our teachers.
Highest Rating Possible
Level 5 is the top rating in Colorado Shines — awarded to programs that consistently provide the very best in early childhood education.
Excellence is Hard to Achieve
Less than 5% of centers statewide earn this recognition. It requires meeting rigorous standards in teaching, learning, leadership, family partnerships, and health & safety.
What It Means for Families
- Highly qualified and trained teachers
- Classrooms filled with developmentally appropriate, engaging materials
- A strong focus on children’s social, emotional, and academic growth
- Healthy, safe environments where children thrive.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Our program was reviewed in multiple areas:
- Learning Environments (ECERS-3, ITERS-3)
- Teacher-Child Interactions
- Family Engagement & Communication
- Professional Staff Training & Credentials
Hear From Some of our Families
These guys! They are absolutely amazing with the kiddos! They keep up on all of my children’s personal needs and have awesome bonds with each kiddo that attends. My kids love going to Child Care to hang out and play with their friends. 1 out of 10 these guys are a 10! Would highly recommend sending your kiddos here.
Sheeryann Talbert
ABC Child Development Center is a great place to work! The staff works well as a team to continually provide love and care for the babies entrusted in our care. My son loves the school age program and the daily adventures they have been going on this summer! He is trying so many new things.