Metropolitan Arts Academy
2341 SHERRELWOOD DR, DENVER, CO 80221Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Upon the Specialist's arrival, at lunch time, observed 14 children and one staff member posing a potential safety hazard.
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Fitted Sheet and a Blanket, or Suitable Covering, Must Be Provided for Each Child to Be Used Only by That Child.2.223.D.4.c
Two children on cots without sheets. Identified through staff statements that the children's families forgot to bring the sheets back after washing them.
Oct 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A bottle of disinfectant wipes on the counter near the windows, labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
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