CCSD Indian Ridge ECS
16501 E PROGRESS DR, AURORA, CO 80015Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At All Times, School-age Child Care Personnel Must Be Directly Supervising the Children.2.510.H
At the time of visit, observed in the hallway a child by themselves filling their water bottle at the water station by the front door of the cafeteria.
✓ Corrected at visit
- At All Times, School-age Child Care Personnel Must Be Directly Supervising the Children.2.510.H
At the time of visit, observed in the hallway a child by themselves filling their water bottle at the water station by the front door of the cafeteria.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 16, 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 facility file, identified emergency drills not logged for May.
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