Dps Ece Green Valley Elementary
4100 JERICHO ST, 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if N_a_m_e _: D_P_S _E_CE_ G_R_E_EN_ V_A_LL_E_Y_ E_LE_M_EN_T_A_RY______Lic_e_ns_e…2.207.A
In classroom 116 there were only 14 children signed in and there were 16 children present on 3/23/2026.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 8, 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 116 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance sheet, and one child was lacking the time of arrival to the program.
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 6 staff files and 1 staff member Irma Chavez was lacking an FBI clearance letter.
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following: Verification of Qualifications and Training.7.702.35.A.2
Reviewed 5 staff files and Ms. Chavez was lacking verification that she had completed the affidavit as well as an application in PDIS in order to be a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
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