Campbell Preschool
6500 OAK ST, ARVADA, CO 80004Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or Glass Are Not Permitted for Children Less Than Five (5) Years of Age.2.229.M
Three glass mirrors, accessible to children under the age of 5, in an unlocked lower drawer near the sink in classroom 111.
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- 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
Identified through staff statements that the child left the school building and was found outside alone and unsupervised on the street sidewalk. Staff members do not recall how long the child was unattended.
May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For Every Thirty (30) or Fewer Children in Attendance, There Must Be at Least One (1) Staff Member on N_a_m_e _: C_a_m_pb_el_l P_re_sc_ho_o_l ________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er…2.213.E
Reviewed two (2) staff files and observed William H.'s file to be missing a CPR and First Aid training and also missing a department-approved CPR and First Aid Module. Additionally, identified through staff member statement that William H. applied pressure on CH1's wound prior to CH1 being cared for by the school nurse. William H. CPR and First Aid expired on 4/2024 and the incident occurred on 4/23/2024.. William H.'s hire date was 5/26/2022.
Apr 11, 20241 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 three (3) staff files and observed Gabriela L..'s file to be missing out of state background checks clearance letters. . Gabriela L..'s hire date was 1.3.2024.
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.7.702.72.C.1.a
The Preschool playground climbing equipment was higher than eighteen (18) inches, and the resilient surfacing was less than one (1) inch in the use zone surrounding the equipment.
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