Northglenn Head Start
10675 WASHINGTON ST, NORTHGLENN, CO 80233Childery 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
- 66
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In classroom D unlocked drawer containing a batteries labeled keep out of reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
Observed CH sustained injury 4/16/2026, CH received medical treatment on 4/18/26, Facility notified 4/20/26 and report was made 4/22/26.
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
Observed in Classroom C package of gallon sized zip lock bags in low unlocked cabinet. In hallway boxes of large plastic trash bags accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.2.223.A.3
Identified by Louise statement she did not witness incident. Identified by Adriyanna statement she was unaware that CH1 was hurt or that incident had even occurred. Identified from written statement that CH1 fell sustaining bruise to pelvic region.
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In classroom A child safety latch under sink- right cabinet door- no longer latching, Observed multiple cleaning products including sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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