Primrose School of Denver Central Park
2501 SYRACUSE ST, DENVER, CO 80238Childery 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
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- 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 14 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (3). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
A low cabinet that could easily be unlocked due to the key being left in the key hole at child level had diapers stored in it.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 2, 20261 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
One (1) out of one (1) child files reviewed had an expired authorization for emergency medical care.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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
In the Preschool 2 licensing specialist asked the staff how children were present. Ms. Chris stated there were 17 children present but there were only 16 children present.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 3 staff files and 1 staff member Raven had an expired Standard Precautions training on the day the injury took place 4/28/2025.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Pre k 2 classroom there was a container of disinfectant wipes and other cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children" that were in an unlocked cabinet under the hand washing sink.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees Caring for Children, Not Required by Rule to Be Certified in First Aid and CPR, Must Complete the Department-approved…2.213.F
On 9/12/2024 an injury occurred and confirmed through a staff file review that staff member Heather was lacking a First Aid and CPR module oand First Aid and CPR certification at the time of the injury.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 4, 20241 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 CH1's file and observed it to be missing current authorization for emergency medical care, signed and dated by parent/guardian (expired as of 1/27/24).
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
In the Infant 1 and Toddler 1 classrooms they were both lacking a capacity posting.
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
In the Toddler 2 classroom there was an unlocked cabinet with a roll of black trash bags accessible to children.
Feb 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Reviewed 3 staff files and after reviewing Shannon B. file she was not a qualified early childhood teacher. Shannon B. was the assigned teacher to Preschool 2 classroom on 1/17/2024 and today 2/14/2024.
Aug 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Medications, Except Those Medications Specified in the Department-approved Medication Administration Training as Emergency Medications, Must Be Locked and Inaccessible To…7.702.51.B.7
Outside on the Preschool playground there was a first aid bag sitting on the grass next to the children's table with emergency medication accessible to children.
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Mattresses for Cribs and Futons Must Have a Properly Fitted, Clean Sheet.7.702.62.C.2.a
In the Infant classroom three crib mattresses had loose fitting sheets. In the Older Infants classroom four crib mattresses had loose fitting sheets.
Jul 24, 20232 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years Of…7.702.51.A.2.d
Reviewed Ch1's file and Ch1 had an expired (1/25/2022)health statement.
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Health Statements for Children Over Two (2) Years of Age to Seven (7) Years Of…7.702.51.A.2.d
At the time of the visit reviewed Ch1's file and Ch1 had an expired (11/20/2022) health statement.
Jun 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In the Toddler B classroom located in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing counter there was a bin with several containers of diaper cream that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" that were accessible to children.
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