Bright Lights Early Learning Center
2575 VINE ST, DENVER, CO 80205Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- In Order to Obtain Any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) And/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal History Records, Each Applicant Listed Below Must…2.121.A.1
Reviewed 10 staff files and observed no documentation of CBI clearance for SM#7.
Jun 9, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Staff member Sarah alone in the toddler room while staff member Anasia took a short break. Reviewed 7 staff files and observed no documentation of out of state clearance letter for staff member Sarah.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Staff member Sarah working alone in the Toddler room and staff member Andrea working alone in the Preschool room at time of inspection. Reviewed 6 staff files and observed no documentation of ECT or A-ECT qualifications for Sarah, Andrea.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Unsecured box of blocks on top of a shelf next to where Ch1 was sleeping fell on ch1, resulting in injury to head.
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Center Staff Must Have a Monthly Consultation with a Current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant Who Must Meet One (1) of the Following Qualifications: A Licensed…2.217.C.1.a
Facility to have no Child Care Health Consultant.
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