Kiddie Academy of Arvada
9265 YUCCA LANE, ARVADA, CO 80007Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 (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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 172
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
In the Pikes and Mt. Evans classrooms, Specialist asked staff how many children are present and staff did not know. In both classrooms staff started counting children.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Over-the-counter Medication Must Be Kept in the Originally Labeled Container and Be Labeled with the Child's First and Last Name.2.220.D
Four diaper creams in Infant 1 and two diaper creams in Infant 2 not labeled with child's last name.
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 17 staff files and identified Darlene S. (DOH 6/23/25) to be missing FBI Clearance letter and identified through staff statement that Darlene was working alone in the classroom.
May 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of the Last Day of Employment, Staff Members Must Be Provided a Letter Verifying Their Experience at the Center. The Letter Must Contain The…2.212.M
Identified through owner's statement and email documentation that a staff member's last day of employment was 11/27/24 and the letter of experience was provided on 4/9/25.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a.1
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Lauren and Juana to be missing a child abuse and neglect check (TRAILS). N_a_m_e _: K_id_di_e _Ac_ad_e_m_y o_f _Ar_va_da______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_82_64_9______ ________________________________________________
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