Coronado Hills Preschool
8300 DOWNING DR, DENVER, CO 80229Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 5 staff files and observed Staff 5 missing documentation of current medicatl statement signed by a physician or other health care provider. Observed employee's DOH to be 2/24/2025.
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Who Work with Children Must Complete a Minimum of Fifteen (15) Clock Hours of Ongoing Professional Development Each Year, Beginning with the Start Date of the Employee.…7.702.42.L
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed Maciel (DOH 08/16/22) to have 10 hours of clock hour training
✓ Corrected at visit
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