Park Hill Preschool, Inc. dba The Goddard Sch
1501 NORTH LOCUST STREET, DENVER, CO 80220Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 182
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Gel window clings on the window in the mayflies classroom accessible to children less than 3 years of age and posing a potential choking hazard.
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When Away From the Classroom, Staff Assigned to Supervise the Child Must Carry the Emergency Medication.2.220.G.2
Identified through staff statements that the Grasshopper classroom traveled to the preschool playground and did not carry emergency medications with them.
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
Reveiwed 19 staff files and observed 4 staff (Huda S., Keisha S., Millicent M., and Heather C.) lacking documentation of a TRAILS background check completed in the last 5 years.
Aug 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must N_a_m_e _: P_a_rk _H_ill _Pr_es_ch_o_ol,_ In_c._ D_ba_ T_he_ G_o_dd_a_rd…2.206.B.10
Identified through staff statements that the facility did not follow policy as stated in the parent handbook for reporting head injuries with regard to CH1's injury.
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified through staff statements that SM1 has consistently addressed other staff members using a harsh tone in front of children, demonstrating a lack knowledgeable decision-making and judgment.
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
Sanitizing wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the table Fancy Fireflies classroom and on top of the paper towel dispensers in the Amazing Ants and Wiggling Worms classrooms.
Mar 5, 20241 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
Program did not report the incident within 24 hours. Incident occurred on 2/7/24 and was reported to the department on 2/12/24.
Oct 23, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
Program lacking documentation of a tornado drill for February, April and June 2023.
- 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…7.702.46.A.14
Identfied through staff statements and reveiw of attendance verifcation documents that the Amazing Ants Classroom was out of ratio from 8am - 830am on 10/16 & 10/17.
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B
Identified through staff statements there was a broken magnatile with a magnet accessible to children in the Wiggling Worms classroom.
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
A box of gloves labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on the floor the bathroom in the Fancy Fireflies classroom.
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