DPS ECE McMeen Elementary School
1000 S HOLLY ST, DENVER, CO 80246Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff and Children's Records Must Be Available, Upon Request, to Authorized Personnel of the Department.2.211.B
Identified through Director Chris's statement that a staff file for SM6 was not available for review by Specialist at the time of inspection.
Sep 30, 20241 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.1.a
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Para Areli (DOH 10/2/23) and Yamilet's files (DOH 8/12/24) to be missing current documentation of TRAILS clearance letter.
Nov 1, 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 observed Aide Karina's file (DOH 8/25/22) to be missing documentation of TRAILS clearance letter.
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