DPS Discovery Link at DCIS Ford
14500 MAXWELL PL, DENVER, CO 80239Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. The Sign-in/sign-out Mechanism Must…2.506.A
At the time of the visit Licensing Specialist counted the children and reviewed the attendance sheet for a group of children in the cafeteria . The attendance sheet only had 15 children signed in and there were 16 children present.
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Personnel and Volunteers at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, N_a_m_e _: D_P_S _D_isc_ov_e_ry_ Li_nk_ A_t D_C_IS_ F_or_d__________Lic_e_ns_e…2.507.A
Licensing Specialist asked the staff members in the gym how many children were present at the time of the walk through. Staff member Kenia I. stated that there were 22 children present. Licensing specialist counted and reviewed the attendance sheet and there was only 21 children present at the time of the visit.
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan, and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.511.C.5.a-g
Reviewed a child's individual health care plan and the health care plan was expired (10/5/2023).
May 24, 20241 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
The facility was lacking a copy of the current fire inspection report.
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