Dotties Day Care and Preschool Inc
6422 VRAIN ST, ARVADA, CO 80003Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 125
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Heating Units, Gas or Electric, Must Be Installed and Maintained per the Manufacturer’s Specifications with Safety Devices to Prevent Fire, Explosions, and Other Hazards. No…2.237.F
A portable heater in the Toddler classroom was accessible to children. The heater was not in use at the time.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 24, 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 nine (9) staff files and observed Becky H., Kayla C. Vince W., Christy C., Nora G., Yeny F., Barbara S., and Martha V.' files to be missing a renewed TRAILS clerance letter. Becky H. Hire date: 11/11/85, Kayla C. Hire date: 07/07/14, Vince W. Hire date: 11/10/1994, Christy C., Hire date: 08/29/1998, Nora G Hire date: 01/18/1999, Yeny F Hire date: 06/02/2007, Barbara S.Hire date: 03/05/1984, Martha V.' 2/20/1983.
Jul 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Verbal Abuse and Derogatory Remarks About the Child Are Not Permitted.7.702.64.G
Identifies through staff member Sarah H.'s statement that she yells at the child care children.
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