Dps Ece Pascual Le Doux Academy
1055 S HAZEL CT, DENVER, CO 80219Childery 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.5 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 280
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 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 Room 102, observed 18 children in attendance, however, only 17 children were signed in after returning from their transition.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
In the bathroom between Room 103 and Room 105, observed a large roll of plastic bags on the floor, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 41 staff files. Observed SM21's file lacking current documentation of a Department-approved standard precaution training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children. N_a_m_e _: D_P_S _E_CE_ P_A_SC_U_A_L _LE_ D_O_U_X _AC_A_D_EM_Y______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.229.C
In Room 123, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the cubbies, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 1 child file. Observed CH1's file to be lacking current documentation of an emergency medical authorization signed by parent(s)/guardian(s).
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff and Children's Records Must Be Available, Upon Request, to Authorized Personnel of the Department.2.211.B
The following staff files were not available for review at time of inspection, Ramos and Edwards.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Enrollment record for CH1 to have signature but not dates by parents for emergency medical authorization.
Apr 25, 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 26 staff files and identified that Aileen H and Isis D. have lived out of state in the last five years and their files are missing documentation of out of state background check clearance letters.
✓ Corrected at visit
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