Fitzsimons Early Learning Center
2255 N WHEELING ST, AURORA, CO 80045Childery 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
- 272
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
In Preschool 3, adult scissors and a staple remover were in an unlocked drawer of the teacher's desk and were accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Mattresses for Cribs and Futons Must Have a Properly Fitted, Clean Sheet.2.223.C.2.a
In infant classroom three and infant classroom infants classroom five observed loose fitting sheets in most of the cribs posing a potential safety hazard.
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or Glass Are Not Permitted for Children Less Than Five (5) Years of Age.2.229.M
A staff members water bottle to be made of glass in the preschool 2 classroom, and a glass mason jar in the preschool 3 classroom, both accessible to children under the age of five and posing a potential safety hazard.
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Thumb Tacks Must Not Be Used in Areas Accessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.E
Thumb Tacks in a cork board in a hallway near the infant one classroom accessible to children under the age of three posing a potential safety hazard.
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
It was identified through staff statements that CH1 received bruising under arms while in the care of facility.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 21, 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 24 children files and one file was missing current Emergency Medical Authorization.
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