Hope Center Inc
3400 ELIZABETH ST, DENVER, CO 80205Childery 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.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). 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.k
Identified through SM1's statement that the facility called police services to respond to the school for a situation on 4/15/2026. Specialist received no written notice of policy contact from facility.
Feb 18, 20261 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
Small cotton balls and small foam stickers on artwork in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years and posing a potential hazard. Previously cited 1/13/2023, 7/18/2023, 4/23/2025, 1/21/2026.
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure, Including Notification Of…2.206.B.10
Identified through SM5's statement that SM3 did not follow their injury reporting policy to parents. Specialist identified that the policies state a report will be made in an online system that SM1 states they no longer use.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Reviewed staffing records for 10/23/25 and 10/24/25 and observed approximately 77 children signed in and only 3 staff members signed in on 10/23/25 and 4 staff members signed in on 10/24/25. Specialists could not identify through staffing pattern records one staff member or ECT qualified staff assigned to each of the 8 classrooms open on both 10/23/25 and 10/24/25.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed 8 child files and observed 3 children to have expired documentation of health statements.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following:2.210.A
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed staff member Monica to have an incomplete staff file and staff member Annette to have no staff file.
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…2.138.A
Reviewed facility's drill logs and observed no documentation of tornado drills or emergency drills in at least the last 2 years.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Identified through staff members #1, 2, 3's statements that Los Chiqiquitos, Movers & Shakers, Creative Minds, Creators are often out of ratio. Identified through Staff Member 1's statement that they are often in the Creators room alone with approximately 16 children ages 3-5 years old, identified through staff member 1's statement that they are often alone in the Movers & Shakers room with approximately 13 children ages 3-5 years old. Specialist observed staff member Alejandra working alone with 8 children ages 2-2.5 years.
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Enrollment, and Upon Amendments to Policies and Procedures, the Center Must Give the Parent(s)/guardian(s) the Center’s Policies and Procedures and Provide The…7.702.31.A
Reviewed 1 child's file and observed no documentation of signed acknowledgment of receiving the facility's policies and procedures.
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Documentation of School-required Immunization Status or Certificate of Medical…7.702.51.A.2.a
Reviewed 7 child files and observed immunization records on non-state approved forms for 2 children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Department of Human Services 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-1714 N_a_m_e…7.702.62.A.2
Explorers classroom transitioning from their classroom to the cafeteria for lunch and did not observe staff document attendance. LS asked staff member Francisca from the Explorers room if they had conducted attendance and Francisca stated that they had not.
✓ Corrected at visit
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