Mission Hills Early Learning Center
620 SOUTHPARK DR, LITTLETON, CO 80120Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
At the time of visit in the pink room, there were 12 children present and 11 children signed in to the program.
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of Children and Maximum Group Size: 6 Weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 Months to 36 months:10 Toddlers, 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…2.217.A.15
On the playground, observed the Orange class and Yellow class together. The Orange class had 17 Pre-K children and the Yellow class had 15 Pre-K children making a total of 32 children, exceeding the maximum group size.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise7.702.62.A.1
Confirmed through staff statements, the teachers were not near the child at the time of the incident.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety Training Prior to Working with Children. The Training Must Include Identification of and Protection…7.702.42.A
Reviewed 18 staff files. Observed 18 staff files missing documentation of a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training.
✓ Corrected at visit
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