Ralston School Age Enrichment
25856 COLUMBINE GLEN AVE, GOLDEN, CO 80401Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Medications Must Be Kept in the Original Labeled Bottle or Container. Prescription Medications Must Contain the Original Pharmacy Label.2.513.C
Program to have one epi-pen without the original pharmacy label.
- Medications Must Be Kept in the Original Labeled Bottle or Container. Prescription Medications Must Contain the Original Pharmacy Label.2.513.C
Program to have one epi-pen without the original pharmacy label.
Feb 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children All Staff Members Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and May Count Towards…2.508.A
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed Aaron S. to have an expired Standard Precautions training.
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
The facility to have an expired fire inspection.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Parents or Guardians Must Be Given the Opportunity to Indicate to the Staff of the Center if They Do Not Want Their Child to Participate in an Activity.7.712.61.B
Reviewed 5 child files and observed no opportunity for parents to indicate to the staff of the center if they do not want their child to participate in an activity.
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