Innovation Learning @ Highline SE
2170 S DAHLIA ST, DENVER, CO 80222Childery 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
- 75
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- If a Medication Is Expired or Left Over, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Are Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center…2.513.J
Reviewed (2) children's medications and observed an expired prescription medication for child2.
Feb 18, 20251 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 drill log to be lacking documentation of the December Fire drill.
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Maximum Group Size for Children Over the Age of Five (5) Is Thirty (30) Children. When Four (4) Year Olds Are in Attendance the Maximum Group Size Is Twenty-four (24). When…2.509.D
At time of inspection, program exceeding maximum group size with 36 children in attendance and two staff members in the cafeteria.
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