Sheridan Early Childhood Center Preschool
4107 S FEDERAL BLVD, SHERIDAN, CO 80110Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 195
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 14, 20251 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
Reviewed 3 staff members files 1 staff members( Fawzia S.) file was missing CPR module.
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Members Must Submit to the Center a Medical Statement, Signed and Dated by a Physician or Other Health Care Provider, Verifying That They Are in Good Mental, Physical,…2.212.G
Reviewed 28 staff files. Observed Fawzia S., hired 5/3/2022, Hadda Y., hired 8/18/2022, Megan W., hired 1/4/2022, Valeria A., hired 4/1/2024, Joan K., hired 7/9/2024, Renee R., hired 7/29/2024 and Arianna B., hired 7/29/2024, lacking a current health statement from a physician.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 30, 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 3 staff files. Observed Andrea D-G missing current documentation of a standard precautions training.
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In Room 123 on the children's sink, rubbing alcohol and hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach of children," was accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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