Dps Ece Denison Montessori School
1821 S YATES ST, DENVER, CO 80219Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Observed during Discovery Link on the stage in the cafeteria where the children were eating breakfast, sanitizer spray was on a low shelf accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Reviewed 2 staff files. Observed Lezly R. lacking documentation of qualifications for an early childhood teacher. Identified through Lezly R. and Jeannene A.'s statement, Lezly R. was left alone with 12 children ages 4-5 years while Jeannene took CH1 to the nurse's office. Denver, Colorado 80246 . FAX 303-866-4453 Report of Inspection Name : DPS ECE DENISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL License Number : 1506442
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified through Lezly R. and Jeannene A.’s statements, CH1 removed a bandage on an injury and the staff members did not replace the bandage. The staff did not obtain guidance from the nurse or the parents on the next step prior to a second injury occurring to the same area.
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed Para Lezli R.'s (DOH 8/14/24) file to be missing current documentation of TRAILS clearance letter.
Jan 3, 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…2.120.1
Reviewed 16 staff files and observed Aide Corrinna's file to have a TRAILS clearance letter which expired on 5/25/23.
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