Happy Ladybug Early Learning Center
2005 WILLOWS ST., DENVER, CO 80238Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 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
In the Aspen classroom there were children under the age of 3 years old playing in the water table. The water table contained several wet white large pom poms that were posing a possible chocking hazard.
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Outside on the South toddler playground there were weeds coming out of the wood chips. The weeds have very sharp edges posing a possible safety hazard. On the North playground there were 2 large areas of green/brown standing water posing a possible safety hazard.
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In the Maple classroom there was a red and yellow soft climbing block that had torn edges. The red and yellow covering was peeling off at the edges and posing a safety hazard. Also, in the Maple classroom there was a blue balance bean laying on the ground and one of the corners were missing posing a safety hazard.
Oct 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 16 staff files and 1 staff member Elena M was lacking a current Standard Precautions training.
Aug 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified through staff member's statement staff member 1 hit child on the mouth.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 5, 20232 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years Of…7.702.51.A.2.d
Reviewed (7) child files and observed (2) children to be lacking documentation of a current health statement signed and dated by a healthcare provider.
- Children Who Fall Asleep Must Be Allowed to Leave Their Napping Area Within Ten (10) Minutes of Waking.7.702.62.D.5.d
Identified through staff statements that children are not permitted to leave their cots after waking from nap time in the Willow and Birch classrooms.
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