Explore & Discover: A Reggio Care Center
6310 W 29TH AVE, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214Childery 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.3 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- In the Toddler Program, Some Play Materials and Equipment Easily Accessible to Children Must Be Provided From Each of the Following Categories: Manipulatives2.229.S.4
Identified the Toddler and Tween classrooms lacking sufficient manipulative materials.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 15, 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 3 children's files, identified all three had expired emergency medical authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 19, 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 7 staff files, identified Jordan to be missing the Department approved shaken baby training.
Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If the Center Takes Children on Routine Short Excursions, Such Activities and Locations Must Be Posted at the Center.2.226.A.5
Through staff member statements, parents were not notified of this off site excursion.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Admission Procedures Must Be Completed Prior to the Child's Attendance at the Center and Must Include: If Applicable, a Department-approved Health Care Plan Authorized by The…2.218.B.3
Per staff members statement and review of health care log, MOC let staff know Ch1 received the inhaler at 8am. SM1 administered an inhaler to Ch1 at 10am and 1:15pm. SM1 is did not have a current delegation from the health consultant. SM2 administered inhaler at 12pm. Per health care plan, inhaler is to be administered every 4 hours.
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Per staff members statements, staff did not know how ch1 obtained injury.
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Admission Record Must Include: A Dated, Written Authorization for Emergency Medical Care Signed and Updated Annually by the Parent(s)/guardian(s). The Authorization Must Be…7.702.34.A.7
Reviewed one child's file, identified emergency medical authorization form with an expired signature and date.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…7.702.71.L
Through staff members statement, water beads were in water bottle that staff member opened in classroom and spilled onto floor in the infant room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…7.702.71.L
In infant classroom feather boas shedding feather that are small enough to fit in a choke tube. In the Toddler classroom plastic beads on art work, acorns, marker caps, small dinosaurs all small enough to fit in a choke tube all accessible to children under 3.
✓ Corrected at visit
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