CCSD Walnut Hills ECS
8195 E COSTILLA BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112Childery 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
- 100
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
At the time of the visit, the facility was lacking an approved fire inspection.
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe and Free of Hazards.2.522.C
In the cafeteria, loose plastic trash bags were on the back wooden cubbies, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a State Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. For Seasonal Children's Resident Camp Programs,…7.701.100.A
Reviewed 3 staff files, identified Logan P. missing FEMA training.
- Personnel and Children's Records Must Be Available, Upon Request, to Authorized Personnel of the Department.7.712.84.C
Reviewed staff files, identified SM1 and SM2 did not have a file on site.
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