Children's Playland
1555 S HAVANA ST. UNIT Q, AURORA, CO 80012Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.8
At the time of visit, reviewed 5 child files. Observed 1 file to be missing an updated annual written authorization for participation in field trips or special activities.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
At the time of visit, observed 2 diapers accessible to children in the rainbows classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Assistant Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children During Times Specified in Rule Section 2.217, Must Meet One (1) of the Following…2.216.E
At the time of visit, reviewed 3 staff files and did a facility walk through. Found staff member 1 supervising preschool children in the flower room unsupervised and did not have any qualifications to be alone with children.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
At the time of the visit, a staff member in the Sunshine classroom reported that they have 9 children in the classroom while 9 children were observed to be cared for in the classroom. In the Rainbow classroom, 10 children were cared for in the classroom, while only 9 were noted on the attendance verification form. In the Flowers classroom 9 children were cared for in the classroom, while only 8 were noted on the attendance verification form.
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified that staff members completed infant safe sleep training on 1/6/2025 and 2/8/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 29, 20241 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.2.230.C.1.a
Identified the resilient surface in the use zone surrounding the equipment measured 5 inches.
Mar 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
In the Stars classroom, observed that 1 child was not signed in.
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products.7.702.61.A.1.b
Previously cited on 2/23/2023, 4/7/2023. In the Little Angels, observed diapers and wipes were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Jul 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old Must Complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep Training Prior to Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old.…7.702.42.C
At the time of the visit, reviewed 4 staff files and observed that Linda G. was missing documentation of a current Safe Sleep training.
Jun 22, 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
At the time of visit, reviewed 3 staff files and observed tht Cierra J. was missing documentation of the department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…7.702.62.A.2
Reviewed attendance records for the time of the incident and observed the center is not recording attendance verification throughout the day and the attendance records at the time of the injury were not accurate.
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