Edward's Early Learning Center (EELC)
Data last updated · May 2026
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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4. 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 254
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 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), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3
Reviewed CH1's file and observed it to be missing documentation of a current health status statement (9 month).
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A bottle of Barbasol shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the counter in the Bunnies room, accessible to children. Observed a package of Parent's Choice baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the hand washing sink in the Bunnies room, accessible to children. Observed bottles of Equate hand soap labeled "keep N_a_m_e _: E_d_wa_rd_'s_ E_ar_ly _Le_a_rni_ng_ C_e_nt_er _(E_E_LC_)_______Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_5_42_61_7______ ________________________________________________ out of reach of children" at both hand washing sinks in the Beavers room, accessible to children. Observed a bottle of Soft Soap hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" at the hand washing sink in the Bluebirds room, accessible to children. Observed a package of Kirkland's baby wipes Labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom in the Bluebirds room, accessible to children.
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Identified through DIrector's statement that at the time of the injury, there was a piece of the irrigation hose exposed and causing a tripping hazard.
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 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 D.R.V.'s staff file. Observed D.R.V. completed Standard Precautions training on 2/20/24. Identified at the time of the injury (2/16/24), D.R.V. did not have current Standard Precautions training as the training expired on 10/20/23.
- Each Infant Up to Eighteen (18) Months of Age and Enrolled in the Infant Program Must Be Provided with an Individual Crib, Futon Approved for Infants, or Other Approved Sleep/rest…2.223.C.1
A 15 month old infant sleeping in the Infant "Lion Cubs" classroom, Room B119, in an unsafe sleep environment. Observed the infant sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor in the classroom.
Dec 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Being Assigned a Group of Children, the Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher Must Complete Eight (8) Hours of Orientation in the Infant Program Under the Supervision Of…2.216.B.1.c
Identified L.D. and E.S. meet Early Childhood Teacher qualifications. Identified L.D. and E.S. were working in the Infant "Lambs" classroom at the time of the incident. Observed no evidence of L.D. completing 8 hours of orientation in the infant program.