Denver Athletic Club Childrens Center
1325 GLENARM PL, DENVER, CO 80204Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 141
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Size of Servings Must Be Suitable for the Child's Age and Sufficient Time Must Be Allowed So That Meals Are Unhurried.2.224.A.4
Identified through staff statements the size of servings available to the children was unsuitable for multiple age groups.
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed 1 staff member to be lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions.
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- In Order to Obtain Any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) And/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal History Records, Each Applicant Listed Below Must…2.121.A.1
Reviewed 29 staff files and observed 10 staff (SM 4, 9,10,11,12,18, 22, 23, 24, & 25) to be lacking documentation of the completed CBI and 7 staff to be lacking FBI clearance (SM 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18 & 25).
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
In a review of two staff files, one staff member was found to be missing current annual certification for a Department-approved standard precautions training.
May 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
The file for the injured child was missing a current copy of the child's health statement.
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed James and Autumn to be lacking documentation of a current certificate of training in Standard Precautions.
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
A roll of empty plastic bags accessible to children under a sink in the preschool classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
In a review of 3 staff files, Rosita was found to be missing certification of completion of a Department-approved standard precautions training.
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
Electrical outlets in the Early Toddler 2 classroom (agains the back wall) and the gross motor classroom (along the wall near the ramp) were observed to be missing protective covers.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
The following items to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children": Clorox Wipes, Large Sunscreen Bottle, other cleaning supplies.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
The following items to be accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children": Early Toddler 2 and hallway; Hand Sanitizer. The following items to be accessible to children that are considered hazardous: In Early Toddler 2; Adult scissors and knife in drawer.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
CH1's file with an emergency medical authorization that was expired at the time of the injury and resigned the day after the injury.
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