Advantage Learning Center
155 VAN GORDON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228Childery 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.5 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 92
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
reviewed 9 children files and observed Ch1, Ch2, to have expired medical statements as of 11.28.23 and 4.12.25. Observed ch8 and ch9 to also have expired medical health statements as of 10.9.25 and 7.29.25.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
in Lions classroom an outlet strip to have outlets that are accessible to children to have 3 missing protectors.
Sep 23, 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
Tiger class SM1 stated that she was in a corner with ch1 patting them when she observed ch2 move towards door and she had no visual on the ch2 or ch3 near the door. Day of visit observed SM2 also sitting in same corner also having no direct visual of ch3 in hall near door. Observed in Lions room also a a ch4 placed behind staff rocking chair so SM 4 had no visual of Ch4 in the corner.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the wiggles room unlocked closet with oxivir cleaner on shelf accessible to children. Oxivir cleaner was labeled "keep out of reach of children". Observed in Wiggles room unlocked cabinet with wipes labeled "keep out of reach" N_a_m_e _: A_D_VA_N_T_AG_E_ L_E_AR_N_IN_G_ C_E_NT_E_R_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 5_4_30________ ________________________________________________ to be accessible to children. Observed in Lions room unlocked cabinet with Golden Bond Lotion to be labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
in the Monkey room and in the wiggle room outlets accessible to children with no protective covers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 23, 20251 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
reviewed 19 staff files and observed Danielle H to have lived out of the state of colorado over the last 5 yrs and to not have a 4 clearance letter. DOH 6/2022.
Feb 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Have at Least One (1) Hour of Child Development Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Employment. This Training Must Include the Major Domains (Cognitive, Social,…2.213.L
reviewed 14 staff files and observed Nicole to be missing child development training. Observed Nicole to be working directly with children. Nicole DOH 8/2/23.
✓ Corrected at visit
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