Independence Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2. 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 2 (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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 2 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Oct 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical1 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Date and Content of Each Consultation Must Be Recorded and Maintained in the Center's Files for Three (3) Years.2.217.C.4
There was no record of September's consultation.
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- There Must Be a Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed in the Area of the Child Care Facility as Recommended by the Manufacturer and in the Area Where Children and Youth Sleep.7.701.100.F.9
At the time of inspection there was no carbon monoxide detector installed in the area where children sleep.