Dps Ece Farrell B. Howell School
14250 E ALBROOK AVE, DENVER, CO 80239Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.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). 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 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 136 there were 16 children present and only 15 children were signed in on the attendance sheet. In classroom 135 there were 16 children present and only 14 children marked on the name to face sheet.
Aug 28, 20251 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.2
Reviewed 6 staff files and staff member # 6 was lacking proof of submitting a Trails form within 10 calendar days of the first day of employment.
Oct 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
Licensing Specialist observed classroom 133 and 136 outside play on the playground. All 30 children 18 from classroom 136 and 12 children from classroom 133 were outside and interacting all together. The program was over the max groups size of 20 children for the mixed age group of 3 to 5 years old.
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.7.702.72.C.1.a
On the playground under the slide there was less than 2 inces of woodchips being used for resilient surfacing.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Walking By Faith Learning CenterDenver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Dps Ece John H Amesse ElementaryDenver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- AlphaBEST at Monarch MontessoriDenver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Monarch Montessori of DenverDenver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Academy 360Denver · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Colorado Institute For Early LearningDenver · 2/5 Childery Rating