High Point Academy
6750 N DUNKIRK ST, AURORA, CO 80019Childery 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.4 / 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 69
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In Room 2 and Room 4, charging cords were accessible to children creating a safety hazard. On the playground, the tunnel structure has gaps at the seams creating a safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
The Room 4 the posting for ratio and capacity was missing.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…7.702.41.G
Reviewed 8 staff files and observed Amber A. to be missing documentation of a health statement. Amber's date of hire is 11/1/2023.
✓ Corrected at visit
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