Kids SmART @ SW3+
911 S HAZEL CT, DENVER, CO 80219Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants Must Complete the Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which Includes Common Symptoms and Signs Of…2.217.C.9
Reviewed the CCHC's file and observed the file to be lacking current documentation of a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention.
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At All Times During the Operating Hours of a Family Child Care Home, Child Care Center, School-age Child Care Center, or Children’s Resident Camp, the Facility Must Post Its Most…2.127.B
Missing posting of most recent Report of Inspection or notice of availability for review upon request in prominent and conspicuous location.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Reports Made to the Department Within Ten (10) Working Days - Change of Director of Facility or Agency;2.125.A.2.b
Identified through Kids Smart program coordinator Josh's statement, Jessi is the director of record as of November 2023, which was not reported to the Department.
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