Growing Minds Learning Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 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 that both Infant 2 classroom staff had completed infant safe sleep training in 9/2025, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In a Combination Sleep/activity Rooms, the Sleep Area Must Be Separated by a Sturdy Divider From the Area Used for Activities, and Cribs Must Be Arranged So That All Infants And…2.231.A.6.a
In Infants 1 classroom, observed crib area to not be separated from the activities area by a sturdy divider.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
In Toddler 1, observed Aide Leanne alone with 7 toddlers, 4 of whom were awake. The ratio for children under 24 months is 1 staff member to 5 toddlers. N_a_m_e _: G_ro_w_in_g _Mi_nd_s _Le_a_rn_ing_ A_c_ad_em_y__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_16_17_0______ ________________________________________________ In Toddler 2, observed ECT Jackie alone with 11 toddlers, all of whom were asleep. The ratio for children 24 months to 36 months is 1 staff member to 7 toddlers.