Dps Discovery Link @ C3
1551 S MONROE ST, DENVER, CO 80210Childery 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
- 60
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 21, 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
Reveiwed medications for 4 children and observed 1 child with an expired health care plan and 1 child with a health care plan not signed by the parent/guardian.
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be One (1) Staff Member for Each Fifteen (15) Children in Attendance.2.510.E
At the time of the inspection specailist observed 1 staff member (Peter S.) alone in the cafeteria with 19 children.
Nov 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Group Size for Children in Care May Be Exceeded for Attendance Time, Meal and Snack Time, Special Occasions and Activities. The Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded.7.712.43.E
Classroom 113 to have 26 children present at the time of the inspection, room capacity is 24 children ages 5-13years.
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