Riverview Early Childhood Program
Data last updated · May 2026
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. 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
- 72
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
Adult sharp scissors were found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in classroom B108.
Mar 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
The resilient surfacing in the use zone of a preschool playground slide was measured at three (3) inches.
- Toddler Climbing Equipment Must Have a Three (3) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. Toddler Slides Require a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Extending Out From the Base of the Slide.2.230.C.3.a
Toddler cots are placed directly next to the slide within the use zone.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Play Equipment and Materials Appropriate for Children's Age, Size, Developmental Needs, and Activities Must Be Provided for Both Indoor and Outdoor Structured And…2.230.A
Four button-eyed animal puppets, labeled "for children 2 years of age and older," were found in a basket in the toddler room which serves children under 2 years of age.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards.2.236.A.1
the doors to the office in rooms B104 and B108 were unlocked and the following hazardous items in the office were accesible to children: purses and bags of employees.
✓ Corrected at visit