Alef Academy - Main Campus
7505 E 35TH AVE UNITS 330-340, DENVER, CO 80238Childery 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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 53
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 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…2.229.L
In the Gimel classroom there were three small broken crayons sitting in a container on the art shelf. The 3 small broken crayons were accessible to children under the age of 3 years old. The 3 small broken crayons were posing a possible choking hazard.
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used for Napping, the Lighting Must Be Dim at Nap Time to Promote an Atmosphere Conducive to Sleep but Must Be Bright Enough for Supervision of Children.2.223.D.2
In the Pre-K classroom at nap time licensing specialist observed the lights off and it was very dark and diffcult to see the children and staff in the classroom.
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.218.C.5
Reviewed a child's individaul health care plan and the individaul health care was expired.
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Every Fifteen (15) or Fewer Toddlers, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member in the Toddler Program at All Times Who Has a Current Department-approved First Aid And…2.216.C.3
Reviewed 3 staff files and found that on 5/24/2024 in the Bet classroom there was no staff member who had a current department-approved first aid and CPR training. On 6/18/2024 there was also no staff member in the Bet classroom with a deparment-approved first aid and CPR training.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 7 staff files and 1 staff member Chaya Duato did not have a trails clearance letter.
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Within Twenty Four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty Four (24) Hours of a Child's Return To…7.701.52.B.1.b
The injury occrued on 9/22/2023 and was not reported until 10/17/2023.
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
Reviewed the drill logs and the facility has not completed and recorded an active shooter drill.
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