Innovation Learning at Clara Brown
472 S. WHEELING ST., AURORA, CO 80011Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Required Staff to Child Ratio Must Be Maintained at All Times.2.517.C.7
At the time of the visit the facility had 34 children enrolled in attendance with 2 staff members supervising the children
Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Required Staff to Child Ratio Must Be Maintained at All Times.2.517.C.7
At the time of the visit there were 34 students in attendance, and only 2 staff members were present, leaving the facility out of staff to child ratio.
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Combustibles, Such as Cleaning Rags, Mops, and Cleaning Compounds, Must Be Stored in Well-ventilated Areas Separated From Flammable Materials and Stored in Areas Inaccessible To…2.527.D
At the time of the visit there was a mop bucket with water in it, by supply room, also supply room was open with cleaning supplies accessible to children.
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At All Times, School-age Child Care Personnel Must Be Directly Supervising the Children.2.510.H
Interviewed the area director, Staff member #1 staff member #2, and staff member #3 It was confirmed that ch1 was able to leave the school premises unnoticed for approximately 40 minutes N_a_m_e _: I_nn_ov_a_tio_n _Le_ar_ni_ng_ a_t C_la_ra_ B_ro_w_n _________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_89_27_3______ ________________________________________________
May 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the N_a_m_e _: I_nn_ov_a_tio_n _Le_ar_ni_ng_ A_t C_la_ra_ B_ro_w_n…2.122.A
At the time of the visit Did not have a fire inspection report associated with the license number.
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