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Children's Garden of Learning

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2. 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
Toddlers
Licensed capacity
61
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 3 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14

      Upon arrival in Toddler Room B classroom, after 11 a.m., observed one staff member alone supervising 8 children. Identified the second teacher assigned to this classroom today was on break. Identified all eight children present in this Toddler classroom today are over 2 years 6 months. Identified through discussion with a Toddler B room teacher, there have been times in the past one staff member is alone supervising 8 toddlers.

  2. Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D

      No evidence of two staff members, who work with children less than 3 years of age, completing Department approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.

  3. May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F

      S.F. and B.G.'s First Aid/CPR certification has expired. Observed no evidence of S.F. and B.G. completing the Department approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module.

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