Childrens Garden Learning Academy
1745 RACE ST, DENVER, CO 80206Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 60
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Infants Less Than Six (6) Months of Age Must Be Held for Bottle Feeding. Bottles Must Not Be Propped. Older Infants Must Not Be Allowed to Hold Their Own Bottles When Lying…2.224.B.2
One infant over the age of 6 months laying flat on the floor, holding their own bottle and eating.
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
One large hole at the bottom of the purple double slide and one small hole near the stairs in the pour n play surfacing on the preschool playground accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
Feb 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards. N_a_m_e _: C_H_IL_D_RE_N_S_ G_AR_D_E_N _LE_A_R_NI_NG_ _AC_A_D_EM_Y____Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.236.A.1
Front office accessible to children with adult scissors, batteries, caulking and superglue labled 'keep out of reach of children' on and in desk drawers all accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Preschool and School-age Climbing Equipment Must Have a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. For Slides Exceeding Six (6) Feet in Height, the Use Zone From the Base Of…7.702.72.C.3.c
Dome climber measuring approximately 4 feet in height on the preschool playground to be placed approximately 4 feet from the edge of the resilient material.
✓ Corrected at visit
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