Dps Ece Florida Pitt Waller K-8 School
21601 E 51ST PL, DENVER, CO 80249Childery 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.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 Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20251 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 was one child missing a time the child arrived on the attendance sheet. In classroom 128 the teacher did not complete a name to face attendance verification sheet. A group of children went for a health screening outside the classroom.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 5 staff files and 1 staff member Elia L was lacking an Out of State background clearance letter.
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
Facility failed to report injury within the required 24 hour timeframe. Identified through staff statement school was notified on 8/26/24 that CH received outside medical attention by a health care professional and report was not filed until 8/30/2024.
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Preschool and School-age Climbing Equipment Must Have a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. For Slides Exceeding Six (6) Feet in Height, the Use Zone From the Base Of…7.702.72.C.3.c
Under the swings as well as at the bottom two green slides there was less than 2 inches of wood chip resilient surfacing.
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