Primrose School at Colorado Station
4300 E WARREN AVE, DENVER, CO 80222Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment and Annually, All Staff Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunizations Records Must Complete The…2.213.N
Reviewed (30) staff files and observed (1) staff member responsible for the child immunizations lacking current Department training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Infant Program Supervisor or an Infant Early Childhood Teacher Must Be Assigned to Each Group of Ten (10) or Fewer Infants in Attendance. An Infant Program Staff Aide May Be…2.216.B.2.b
Identified through staff statement: On 6/13/2025, Staff1 worked alone in the infant classroom with 5 infants and lacking documentation of qualifications for early childhood teacher.
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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; 24…2.217.A.14
Identified through child attendance records and staff statements: staff1 was alone in the infant classroom with 8 infants.
Jan 22, 20251 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
Reviewed 38 staff files and Elzabieta K to be lacking an updated TRAILS clearance letter obtained prior to 5 years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years, Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Completing the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. An Updated Clearance Letter Or…2.121.D.5
Reviewed 32 staff members and observed Elizabeth M and Katia M to be lacking a current TRAILS clearance letter updated every 5 years.
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When Combining Age Groups, Not Including Individual Child Transitions, Children Must Be Cared for in the Room Licensed for the Youngest Child in Care, Including the Outdoor Play…2.217.A.15.f
Identified through attendance tracking sheets, children ages 3-5 were in attendance in the prekindergarten 2 classroom licensed for children 4-6 years of age.
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Children Who Do Not Sleep After Thirty (30) Minutes Must Be Allowed to Move to Another Area and Be Provided with Quiet Toys and Equipment to Play with Such as Puzzles or Books;…7.702.62.D.5.c
Identified through staff statements, staff do not permit children to move to another area and be provided with quiet toys if they do not fall asleep after the first 30 minutes.
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