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Highlands Academy

2860 N SPEER BLVD, DENVER, CO 80211Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 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) 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
Licensed capacity
225
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings · 43% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3), Medication Administration (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…2.220.J

      In a review of medication documentation, program to have expired medication for one child.

  2. Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      An open box of gloves labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed sitting on a low shelf in the Kangaroo bathroom.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B

      A 2-3" gap between the resilient surfacing of the playground and the concrete exists along the perimeter of the playground next to the building posing a tripping hazard.

  4. Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A tub of aquaphor cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was stored in an open bin on a low shelf in the Lions classroom within reach of children.

  5. Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A box of latex gloves and a bag of diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed sitting on a low counter and shelf in the Kangaroo classroom and upstairs bathroom accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  6. Aug 2, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…7.702.51.B.10

      A total of three emergency medications expired and inside two classroom's (Otters, Peacocks) backpacks.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise7.702.62.A.1

      Identified through staff member's statement that CH1 fell by jumping off equipment, but they did not witness this as they were completing name-to-face attendance at the time of the incident.

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