South Fellowship Early Learning Ctr
6570 S BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80121Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 148
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 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 one child's file, the file is lacking updated documentation of the child's health statement. The most recent health statement was dated 11/1/2024.
Mar 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Record Must Be Maintained, Either Written or Electronic, for Each Staff Member That Includes the Following:2.210.A
Observed a staff member to be working in the Infant 1 classroom. The staff member is lacking a completed file including the required training materials.
- Staples Must Be Inaccessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.D
At the time of the visit observed staples to be used on the activity wall, accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the Tiny Tots classroom.
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Older Infants Must Be Provided with Suitable Solid Foods That Encourage Freedom in Self-feeding and Must Be Fed in Safe Chairs Such as Highchairs or Baby-feeding Tables.2.224.B.3
The facility failed to follow the manufacturer's recommendation and ensure that the highchair was safe and free of hazards.
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 1 child file. Observed file lacking current documentation of a written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent at the time of incident.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
On the playground in areas where the pour and play has been laid, there are areas that are starting to lift and separate, causing some uneven ground and a potential hazard.
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Mattresses for Cribs and Futons Must Have a Properly Fitted, Clean Sheet.2.223.C.2.a
In the Infant classroom, 3 cribs had loose sheets on the mattresses. No babies were in the cribs at the time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Identified through staff statements, CH1 slipped on ice that was present on the playground at the time of injury.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
Reviewed the facility file, identified tornado drills missing for March, April, May, and July.
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