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Childery

Goddard School Highlands

3914 KING ST, DENVER, CO 80211Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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). 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
195
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 80% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 21, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      A loose piece of plastic bubble wrap posing a choking/suffocation hazard was observed sitting on the floor in the toddler classrom.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Nov 14, 20251 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…2.229.L

      Island classroom with children under three in attendance to have small math manipulatives accessible to children creating a possible choking hazard.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Jul 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards.2.236.A.1

      A staff office / storage space outside the Woods and Space classroom was unlocked with the door propped open with hazardous items inlcuding janitorial supplies accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      In the Garden classroom, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were found accessible to children in an unlocked cupboard below the handwashing sink.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Sep 28, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a

      Upon request, Director was unable to provide documentation of the FBI clearance letter for BRANDE.

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