Fisher Early Learning Center
1899 E EVANS, DENVER, CO 80208Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.2.229.K
In the Bearsie Bears classroom, observed a musical drum kit under the emergency evacuation crib.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 15, 20251 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 the Roly Poly classroom, observed 7 children in attendance, however SM1 stated they had 6 children and 6 children were signed in on the attendance verification sheet.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Art Room, observed the staff lounge door to be locked but not closed. Potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 7 staff files. Observed SM4's file (DOH 8/18/25) lacking documentation of a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider.
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified through staff member statement, SM1 was in the sandbox with the children when CH1 left the sandbox without shoes on, causing CH1 to sustain an injury.
May 7, 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). This was previously cited on 1/17/24 and 11/26/24.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
The Department received an Injury Report for this incident on 4/10/25. The injury occurred on 4/7/25 and it was identified through multiple Staff statements that CH1 received medical attention on 4/7/25 and that facility staff were notified of this fact on 4/7/25.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reviewed 31 staff files and observed ECT Ruby P., Aide Taylor C, Aide Janet C, and ECT Danielle G's files to have expired TRAILS clearance letters.
✓ Corrected at visit
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