Peace Lutheran Early Learning Center
5675 FIELD ST, ARVADA, CO 80002Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 132
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for N_a_m_e _: P_E_AC_E_ L_U_TH_E_R_AN_ E_A_R_LY_ L_E_AR_N_IN_G_ C_E_NT_E_R__Lic_e_ns_…2.212.A
Identified through the facility's Director statement and two (2) staff members statements that although the incident happened around 12;30PM and CH1 was not using the injury arm throughout the entire day, CH1's parents were not notified of the incident until 4:00PM pick up time. Additionally, identified through two (2) staff members statements that staff did not ask CH1 the reason why CH1 was not using the injured arm, if the arm was still hurting and did not offer CH1 another icepack to place on the injured arm.
Jan 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Identified through staff statements that the outdoor playground area is not being checked daily or kept safe. Additionally, staff are not identifying high-risk areas; and making it inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For All Individuals Whose Activities Involve the Care or Supervision of Children or Who Have Unsupervised Access to Children, Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed…7.701.32.D.1.a
Staff member Sara P. working alone and unsupervised in the Lake classroom and not having a CBI clearance letter. Sara P. hire date was 10/13/2022.
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