Dps Ece John H Amesse Elementary
5440 SCRANTON ST, DENVER, CO 80239Childery 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
- 40
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Outside on the playground there was a green tarp that was in the sandbox and posing a possible tripping hazard. Outside on the playground there was a sandbox and there was black barrier sticking out of the sand. The black barrier was posing a possible tripping hazard.
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 129 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet, one child was lacking the time of arrival.
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If Preschool-age Children Are in Care for Longer Than Five (5) Hours, the Center Must Provide at Least a Thirty (30) Minute Rest Period Meeting the Following: A Firm Cot or Two…2.223.D.5.a
In classroom 129 a child was sleeping on a mat that was missing a sheet and blanket.
Sep 16, 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 5 staff files and 1 staff member Brisa Mirada was lacking an FBI clearance letter.
Oct 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For All Individuals Whose Activities Involve the Care or Supervision of Children or Who Have Unsupervised Access to Children, Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed…7.701.32.D.1.a
Reviewed 6 staff files and one staff member Brisa Miranda was lacking a Trails clearance letter.
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