Green Gables School Age Enrichment
8701 W WOODWARD DRIVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active…2.133.A
Reviewed 3 staff files and found 1 (#2) to be missing the Department-approved Emergency Preparedness training.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.522.B
In an unlocked cabinet under the sink, there were 2 bottles labeled 730 hp disinfectant cleaner, 1 bottle labeled Red Z, and one bottle labeled Glug drain opener. All with a manufacture label of 'keep out of reach of children'
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete a Department-approved Basic First Aid and CPR Module Within Thirty (30)…2.508.G.3
Reviewed 3 staff files, identified one staff member missing the CPR and 1st aid module.
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Program Aides Must Be at Least Sixteen (16) Years of Age. Program Aides Must Work Directly Under the Supervision of the Program Director or Program Leaders and Must Never Be Left…7.712.42.C.1
Staff member that was determined to be an Aide, was alone with children.
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members and Regular Volunteers Must Complete a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Including Common Symptoms and Signs of Child Abuse Within (30)…7.712.41.M
Reviewed 2 staff files, identified Nevaeh P. with a hire date of 9/6/23, to be missing the child abuse prevention training.
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and May Count Towards…7.712.41.J
Reviewed one staff file, identified standard precaution training dated 9/21/2023 had not been signed by supervisor.
✓ Corrected at visit
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