HighPointe Academy of Saddle rock
7326 S GARTRELL RD, AURORA, CO 80016Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 197
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 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
Staff did not demonstrate knowledgeable decision making or judgment in responding to the care of child during injury.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Who Do Not Sleep After Thirty (30) Minutes Must Be Allowed to Move to Another Area and Be Provided with Quiet Toys and Equipment to Play with Such as Puzzles or Books; And2.223.D.5.c
At the time of visit, in Innovators 2, confirmed through staff statements the children were put down for nap at 12:15 pm and children who were still awake were on their mats without activities when the specialist conducted the walkthrough at 2:15 pm. It was unclear how many children had been awake for the duration of nap time.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 4, 20241 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
At the time of visit, in Creators 2 and Creators 4, small pieces of crayons and chalk were in containers that were accessible to children under 3 years old and are a choke hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Kitchens, Including All Hazardous Items, Must Be Inaccessible to Children at All Times.2.237.K
At the time of visit, the kitchen door was propped open making it accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of visit, in Creators 3, a floor tile was cracked and peeling by the backdoor.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
At the time of visit, in Room C2, diaper changing supplies were in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children, and in C3 diaper supplies were on the changing table and accessible to children.
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1
Confirmed through staff statements that CH1 was left unsupervised and alone in a classroom for 5-10 minutes.
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
Reviewed 30 staff files and observed that Nataly S. and Iliana L. were missing documentation of a successfully completed out of state background check.
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Medications Are Not Required to Be Locked but Must Be Stored in an Area Inaccessible to Children, and Easily Accessible and Identifiable to Staff. Emergency Medications…7.702.51.B.7.a
In the School-Age Expierimentors classroom, observed a First Aid bag on a low table containing emergency medications accessible to children.
Jul 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- An Early Childhood Teacher, Assigned Responsibility for a Single Group of Children and Working Under the Supervision of a Director, Must Be at Least Eighteen (18) Years of Age And…7.702.45.A.1
In the Creators 1 observed that there was no qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising a group of children.
Jun 8, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
At the time of the visit, observed sunscreen on a toy shelf and purell disinfectant on the hand washing sink labeled "keep out of reach of children," accessible to children in the Creators 1 classroom.
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