Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
1958 ELM ST, DENVER, CO 80220Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A bottle of sanitizer and a bin containing sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on low shelf next to the teachers desk in classroom
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed 1 staff member (Amy B.) lacking documentation of a current standard precautions training.
Mar 5, 20251 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 12 staff files and observed 1 staff (Jackie M.) Lacking documentation of a completed TRAILS background check.
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A bin with sunscreens in the restroom of classroom 4 and two spray bottles of cleaners on the counter in classroom 1 labled "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children and posing a possible hazard.
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
A toy riding car with broken plastic eyes on the 2s playground.
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 Weeks to 18 Months: 10 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 10 Toddlers 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…7.702.46.A.15
24 children ages 3-4 years and 3 staff on the preschool playground at the time of the inspection, exceeding the maxiumum group size for the age group.
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