DPS Discovery Link @ Swigert
3480 SYRACUSE ST, DENVER, CO 80238Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe and Free of Hazards.2.522.C
Outside on playground there were gaps on both the blue slides and the playground play structure platforms. The gaps between the blue slides and the playground play structure platforms were posing a possible strangulation hazard.
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.522.B
In classroom 123 there were two bottles of hand sanitizer and a container of disinfectant wipes all labeled "keep out of reach of children." The two bottles of hand sanitizer and a container of disinfectant wipes were sitting on a counter accessible to children.
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Building Based School-age Child Care Center Must Provide Access to an Outdoor Play Area. The Outdoor Play Area May Be a City Park or Public School Ground. The Play Area Must…2.522.D.3
Outside on the main playground there was one swing missing a u ring that holds the swing up. The swing is broken and is posing a safety hazard.
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be One (1) Staff Member for Each Fifteen (15) Children in Attendance. When Four (4) Year Olds Are in Attendance, There Must Be at Least One Staff Member for Each Twelve…2.509.F
Justice took two children out of the cafeteria and around the corner the water fountain, and left Daisy in the cafeteria with 28 children for less than a minute.
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Play Area Must Meet the Following Requirements: The Outdoor Play Area Must Be Maintained in a Safe Condition by Removing Debris, Dilapidated Structures, and Worn and Broken…7.712.71.D.3
Outside under the swingings there were exposed weed mats posing a tripping hazard.
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