Larks Preschool
730 S LOGAN ST, DENVER, CO 80209Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Results of the Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Must Be Maintained at the Center, Facility, or Agency and Must Be Available for Review Upon Request by a Licensing Specialist.2.120.J
Reviewed 4 staff files and observed that 2 staff members were missing documentation of the completed abuse and neglect inquiry results.
Mar 31, 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
Confirmed through the owners statement that a letter of hours was not provided to an employee within 30 days of their last day of employment.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed that Ella W. has not completed out-of-state background checks and identified that they have lived outside of Colorado within the last 5 years.
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.G
Loose plastic bags stored accessible to children in an unlocked drawer next to sink.
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