Lester Arnold Early Learning Center
7133 E 73RD AVE, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
In room #162 there was a loose plastic bag in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In room #161- wipes were accessible to children
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
All classrooms missing the posted capacity & ratio.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3
In reviewing children's files: observed the health statements not updated as required by health care provider at 6 months.
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