My First Steps Academy
10 SHERIDAN BLVD, DENVER, CO 80226Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed one child file and observed CH1's file to contain an expired emergency medical authorization. Correct immediately and provide written documentation of future compliance to licensing specialist.
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed SM1, SM2, SM3, SM5, SM6, SM7, and SM8's files to be missing current health statement.
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Requests for a Criminal Record Check, Other Than Those Required per This Rule Section 2.121(D)(4) Must Be Completed at an Approved Vendor Within Five (5) Working Days of the Day…2.121.D.4
Identified through Director Maria's statement that Aide Melissa was alone with 9 children on the Preschool playground when the injury occurred. Reviewed two staff files and observed Aide Melissa P.'s file (DOH: 4/22/25) to be missing CBI and FBI criminal background check clearance letters.
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
baby wipes and diaper cream that were labeled keep out of reach of children, to be accessible to children in the toddler 2 bathroom. In the toddler 1 room, observed the drawer next to the sink accessible to children to have a bottle of "Santa snow" labeled "keep out of reach".
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old Must Complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep Training Prior to Working with Infants Less Than Twelve (12) Months Old.…2.213.C
Identified through Assistant Director, Abby's statement Abby and Karla work with infants. Reviewed 5 staff N_a_m_e _: M_y_ F_irs_t S_te_p_s A_c_ad_e_my_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_7_63_05_5______ ________________________________________________ files and observed staff Abby and Karla's file to be missing current documentation of Department-approved safe sleep training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed two staff files and observed ECT Laura and ECT Maria's files to be missing current documentation of Department-approved standard precautions training.
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