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Childery

Dps Ece Escalante Biggs Academy

5300 CROWN BLVD, DENVER, CO 80239Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
Preschool
Licensed capacity
280
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

12 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
12 Important

Across 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 12 Inspection Visits
  1. May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      In classroom 102 there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on a shelf accessible to children.

  2. Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • At Nap Time, the Child to Staff Ratio May Be Doubled for Children Two and One Half (2 2) Years of Age and Older in Preschool Classrooms When the Following Conditions Have Been…2.217.A.10.a

      At the time of the visit licensing specialist walked into classroom 103 and more than half of the children still wide awake on their mats. There were 19 preschool age children to 1 staff member.

  3. Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F

      Staff member #1 was outside supervising Ch1 at the time of the injury on 2/13/2026. A staff file review was completed and staff member # 1 had an expired Full CPR and First Aid certificate and was lacking a CPR and First Aid Module on 2/13/2026.

  4. Jan 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children. Denver, Colorado 80246 . Page Zen FAX 303-866-4453 Report of Inspection Name : DPS ECE ESCALANTE…2.229.C

      In the hallway there were two backpacks sitting on the ground in from of classroom 112 and 113. The backpacks had a side pocket and both pockets had a container of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.

  5. Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Loose Fill Resilient Surface Must Be Raked Regularly to Retain Its Resiliency and to Retain a Depth of at Least Six (6) Inches.2.230.C.1.c

      Outside on the ece playground under the slide there was less than 2 inches of wood chips. Also, outside on the fire truck playground under the slides there was less than 2 inches of wood chips

  6. Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D

      Licensing Specialist completed a safety walk through of the gym and the gym was lacking a capacity and staff- to-child ratio posting. This is a direct violation of stipulation B. Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom.

  7. Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the Physical Facility or Use of Rooms for Child Care at a Facility.2.124.A.3.b

      Licensing Specialist observed classroom 118 being used as a preschool classroom and has not been licensed. N_a_m_e _: D_P_S _E_CE_ E_S_C_AL_A_NT_E_ B_IG_G_S _AC_A_D_EM_Y______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_08_83_4______ ________________________________________________

  8. May 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      In classroom 109 there was a large bottle of sunscreen labeled 'Keep out of reach of children" on a shelf that was accessible. The time was very close to drop off and all the children were sitting down on the rug.

  9. May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14

      Licensing Specialist walked into classroom 127 and staff member 1 was inside the classroom with 1 child and the Para was outside on the playground with 13 children ages 3 to 5 years old. Outside on the playground the teacher was over by 3 children. Confirmed through staff members statement the para was outside alone with 13 children for approximately 5 minutes.

  10. Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2

      In classroom 127 there were 17 children present and one child was missing the time the child arrived to the center on the attendacnce sheet.

  11. Mar 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14

      Confirmed through staff member's statements and attendance verification staff member 1 left staff member 2 with 13 children to take Ch1 to the front office. Staff member 1 was over ratio by 1 child for approximately 5 minutes.

  12. Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 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…7.702.46.A.7

      Confirmed through staff members statement at the time if the visit the Para Haydee R walked Ch1 to the nurse's office. After reviewing Haydee's file Haydee is not a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

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