Kiddie Academy of Denver- Boulevard One
7100 E 1ST AVE, DENVER, CO 80220Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 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.b
Identified through staff statement that the program did not report the injury that occurred on 5/8/26 to the department with in the required time frame. Injury was reported to the department on 5/13/26.
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Glitter Must Not Be Used with Children Under Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.F
Art work with glitter in the hallway outside of classroom 6 accessible to children less than 3 years of age posing a potential hazard.
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse and Neglect Records Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State-prescribed…2.120.D
Reviewed 32 staff files and observed 1 staff (SM16) lacking documentation of a completed TRAILS background check.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
An outlet classroom #4 missing a protective cover and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 25 staff files and observed 24 staff lacking documentation of a current medical exam followed by a subsequent self reported health history.
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