Denver Cooperative Preschool
3507 RINGSBY CT., SUITE 101, DENVER, CO 80216Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Thumb Tacks Must Not Be Used in Areas Accessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.E
Thumb tacks on a low counter in the unlocked staff room accessible to children under the age of 3 years.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
No documentation of fire inspection.
Dec 3, 20241 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
Specialist asked staff members Julie and Kashefa from the Older Preschool room how many children were present on the playground and neither staff member knew. Specialist reviewed attendance sheet and observed 19 children signed in and again asked staff members Julie and Kashefa how many children were present and they had to use the N_a_m_e _: D_E_N_VE_R_ C_O_O_PE_R_AT_IV_E_ P_R_ES_C_H_O_OL_______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_7_12_6_______ ________________________________________________ attendance tracking sheet to count children. Specialist previously cited rule 2.223.A.2 for staff members in the Older Preschool room not knowing how many children were present at the time of inspection on 11/7/2024.
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed no current documentation of Trails clearance letters for staff members Shandon W, Julie S.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 24, 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
Approximately 0-2 inches of wood chips under and surrounding the spinner and appoximately 1-4 inches of woodchips under the swings.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A tube of Balmex labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed sitting on the changing table in the preschool bathroom in a location accessible to children.
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