Ella, LLC
6320 W. 44TH AVE., WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
in preschool classroom in bathroom open shelf a bottle of Clorax wipes to be accessible to children. Observed on window shelf a bottle of hand sanitizer, disinfected spray and neem oil to be accessible to children . All items labeled "keep out of reach of children.
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
reviewed 8 staff files and observed Valentyna DOH 9/2024 to have no documentation of Shaken baby head trauma training.
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
reviewed 6 staff files and observed Irina P to have expired child abuse prevention and reporting training as of 1/4/2024.
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