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Porter Children's Center

820 E HARVARD AVE, DENVER, CO 80210Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Licensed capacity
84
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

7 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings · 43% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Medication Administration (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2

      Reviewed 3 children's files and observed 2 children's files lacking documentation of a current health statement signed by a health care provider.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…2.220.J

      Reviewed medications for 4 children and observed 1 child to have an expired over the counter medication.

  3. Mar 5, 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

      Identified through review of name to face documentation that o 3/5/26 the Toddler 1 classroom did not complete name to face when transitioning inside from the outdoor play space.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2

      Reviewed 6 children's files and observed 3 children lacking documentation of a current health statement per AAP guidelines, CH1 due 10/24/25, CH4 due 11/22/25, CH5 due 12/19/25.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Mar 26, 20251 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 6 children's files and observed 4 children lacking a current emergency medical authorization signed by a parent/gaurdian.

  6. Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      A packages of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Preschool 1 Classroom.

  7. Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.7.702.72.B

      4 cardboard books with torn bindings and 5 small spiral notebooks with loose bindings and pages accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom posing a possible hazard.

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