Rising Star Early Learning Center
3400 S FEDERAL BLVD, UNIT D, SHERIDAN, CO 80110Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 152
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.2.223.A.3
Observed through video footage staff member with their back turned toward the classroom. Confirmed through staff statements that they didn't see the injury and was notified by students.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
At the time of the visit observed weeds on the toddler playground between the turf and resilient surface as well as on the preschool playground along the fence and along the garden posing a safety hazard.
Sep 23, 20241 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
At the time of visit, in Toddler 3, there were 8 children in care and only 7 children on the attendance roster. Throughout the facility, staff were not tracking transitions.
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
At the time of visit, in Preschool 1, a table had a broken leg creating a safety hazard, and a green rug had a large stain on it creating a health hazard.
Nov 2, 20231 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…7.702.62.A.2
At the time of visit, in the Preschool 3 classroom, the attendance roster stated there were 10 children in care, but there were only 9 children in the room.
✓ Corrected at visit
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