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Childery

Highline Academy Northeast

19451 E MAXWELL PL, DENVER, CO 80249Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
78
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Dec 8, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a

      Reviewed 9 staff files and staff member 4 and staff member 8 were lacking CBI clearance letters cleared through the department.

  2. Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Children Must Not Be Given Foods That Are Contrary to the Religious Beliefs of Their Families or That Are Known to Cause an Allergic Reaction or a Health Hazard.2.224.A.8

      Confirmed through staff members' statements Staff Member 1 gave Ch1 a known allergen which caused Ch1 to have an allergic reaction on 9/25/2024.

  3. Feb 5, 20241 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,…2.212.G

      Reviewed 8 staff files and 3 staff members Brianna B., Cintha A., Rocsan C. were all lacking a health statement and have been working at the facility for longer than 30 days.

  4. Jan 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Children Must Not Be Given Foods That Are Contrary to the Religious Beliefs of Their Families or That Are Known to Cause an Allergic Reaction or a Health Hazard.2.224.A.8

      Staff member 1 gave Ch1 food that had a known allergen in it on 1/5/2024.

  5. Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a

      Confirmed through staff members statement on 10/11/2023 staff member 1 walked Ch1 to the nurses office unsupervised. Licensing Specialist confirmed through staff file review staff member Cindy C. did not have a Out of state background clearance letter.

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