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Smoky Hill KinderCare

18585 E SMOKY HILL RD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80015Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers
Licensed capacity
112
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

9 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 10 Findings · 20% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jan 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical9 Important

Across 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 9 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C

      At the time of visit, observed in the infant room in an unlocked cabinet wipes labeled "keep out of reach" accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (N) of the probationary license. Stipulation N states "Hazardous items, including items labeled "keep out of reach of children", must be inaccessible to children at all times."

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G

      At the time of visit, reviewed one staff file, observed the staff member to be lacking an updated department-approved child abuse prevention training. This is a direct violation of Stipulation (L) of the probationary license. Stipulation (L) states, "Staff members must complete any training required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times."

  3. Aug 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Guidance Must Not Be Associated with Food, Rest, or Toileting. No Child Should Be Punished for Toileting Accidents. Food Must Not Be Denied to or Forced Upon a Child as A…2.225.D

      At the time of visit, confirmed through staff member's statements that food was denied to a child as a disciplinary measure.

  4. Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H

      At the time of visit, observed in the DPS 2 room a pair of adult scissors accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  5. Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Aides, Without Supervision From an Early Childhood Teacher or Director, May Supervise No More Than Two (2) Preschool Age Children While Assisting the Children with Diapering…2.216.G.3

      At the time of visit, observed a staff aide to be supervising 10 children alone using the restroom. Confirmed through staff member review, this staff member qualifies as a staff aide.

  6. Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must N_a_m_e _: S_m_ok_y_ H_ill _Ki_nd_er_C_ar_e _______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.223.A.2

      In the Pre-K classroom and the Toddler 2 classrooms, the teachers were unaware of how many children were in attendance.

  7. Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.2.223.A.3

      At the time of visit, confirmed through a staff member satement that CH1 suatained an injury in the hallway, both staff members did not know how the child sustained the injury.

  8. Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise2.223.A.1

      Identified through several staff members statements CH1 was left alone in the playground. CH1 was unsupervised for 2 minutes.

  9. Aug 19, 20242 Findings2 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 12 staff members' records, two records (Bayley S and Sage S.) are lacking documentations of the First Aid and CPR training or the First Aid and CPR module.

    • All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been N_a_m_e _: S_m_ok_y_ H_ill _Ki_nd_er_C_ar_e _______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er…2.223.A.1

      Identified through staff members' statements and the injury reports documentation that CH1 was bit, scratched, pinched and pushed by CH2 repeatedly.

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