Ricks Center for Gifted Children
2040 S YORK ST, DENVER, CO 80210Childery 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.5 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
The following items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children a bottle of hand sanitizer on a low shelf in classroom 160 and bottle of fabuloso floor cleaner on the floor in the atelier.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
A basket containing hand lotions labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a low table in classroom 163.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
The follow items labled "keep out of reach of children" and accessible to children; a bottle of hand soap on the counter in classroom 163 and a container of clorox wipes on the counter in room 111.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Admission Procedures Must Be Completed Prior to the Child's Attendance at the Center and Must Include: If Applicable, a Department-approved Health Care Plan Authorized by The…2.218.B.3
Reviewed medications in Classroom 164 and observed 1 child lacking a medication listed on their health care plan.
Mar 13, 20241 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 2 staff files and observed 1 staff (Sarah H.) lacking documentation of a current Standard Precautions training.
Jan 4, 20241 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 8 staff files and observed 3 staff (Jessica K., Sarah H. and Elizabeth R.) lacking documentation of a current TRAILS background check.
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