DPS Discovery Link @ Isabella Bird
2701 N LIMA ST, 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
- 120
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Maximum Group Size for Children Is Thirty (30) Children.2.510.D
Licensing specialists observed 31 school age children in the gym at 3:15PM with 2 staff members. Licensing specialist observed 32 children in the cafeteria at 3:15PM with 2 staff members.
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Verify Attendance Before and After Every Group Transition From One Physical Space to Another. Written or Electronic Documentation of Attendance Verification Must Be…2.506.A.1
At the time of the visit there was a group of children playing outside. Licensing Specialist completed a count of children and there were 24 children present and only 23 children signed in on the paper attendance tracker.
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Verify Attendance Before and After Every Group Transition From One Physical Space to Another. Written or Electronic Documentation of Attendance Verification Must Be…2.506.A.1
At the time of the visit Licensing Specialists counted 19 children sign in on the attendance sheet. There were 29 children present and 10 children were not listed on the attendance sheet.
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Procedures Including Notification of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) When a Child Is Separated From Their Group and Is Not Under the Direct Supervision of Their Assigned Staff Member…2.505.C.12
Identified through staff member statement the facility did not contact parents of Ch1 and Ch2 when Ch1 and Ch2 did not show up to the program on 12/17/2025.
Dec 2, 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 emergency medication and the facility was lacking an individual health care plan for the child.
Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Reviewed the drill logs and there was only 1 fire drill recorded, no tornado drills recorded, and one lockdown and active shooter drill was recorded.
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At All Times, School-age Child Care Personnel Must Be Directly Supervising the Children.2.509.H
On 3/20/2024 Ch1 sustained an injury and both staff members supervising Ch1's group did not witness the injury take place. N_a_m_e _: D_P_S _D_isc_ov_e_ry_ Li_nk_ @_ _Isa_b_ell_a _Bir_d_________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_38_92_3______ ________________________________________________
Feb 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Un-expired Routine Medication, Prescription and Non-prescription (Over-the-counter) Medications Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care…2.512.C.1
Reviewed a child's medication and the medication was expired.
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