Child Priority Preschool Inc
12200 W 38TH AVE, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 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
reviewed Health inspection and observed it to be an unapproved inspection as of 9.29.25.
Nov 18, 20241 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…2.138.A
reviewed facilities drill long and notice no documentation of all emergency drills.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Have at Least One (1) Hour of Child Development Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Employment. This Training Must Include the Major Domains (Cognitive, Social,…2.213.L
reviewed 12 staff files and observed Meghan, Jodi, Alia and Erin to be missing at least 1 hour in child development training.
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