Small World Learning Center
1611 W CANAL CIR, LITTLETON, CO 80120Childery 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
- 102
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Staff Required to Register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (Listed in Rule Section…2.213.H
Reviewed 12 staff files, two files are lacking documentation of the Department approved training in Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education.
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of the visit, the bathroom light in the Pre-K classroom would not turn on. The switch to turn on the bathroom light is located in the pantry, which is in a separate room, located outside of the Pre-k classroom.
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
Reviewed CH1's file, the file is lacking a health statement completed by a health care provider.
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products;2.222.A.1.b
In the Preschool and Young Toddler classroom, diapers were in an unlocked cabinet. In the Toddler classroom wipes were in the bathroom on a low shelf, diapers were under the sink in an unlocked cabinet and diapers and wipes were in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified through staff statements, staff member 1 and staff member 2 were yelling in the classroom while children were present.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 15, 20241 Finding1 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
Observed playground equipment higher than 18" did not have reslient surfacing of 6" or more.
Jun 13, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c
At the time of the inspection reviewed 13 staff files and found that two staff files (Kiyra D and Anna L) were missing documentation of an Out of State background check clearance letters in each of their files.
✓ Corrected at visit
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