St Johns Lutheran Church Preschool
700 S FRANKLIN ST, DENVER, CO 80209Childery 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 124
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every Five (5) Years, All Child Abuse and Neglect Inquiry Background Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting an Inquiry Form and Current Fee to the Department for Processing. An…2.120.I
One (1) out of seven (7) staff files reviewed had an TRAILS clearance letter, but it was not dated within the last five (5) years. This is a direct violation of stipulation N of the probationary license: Licensee shall timely submit fingerprint-based background checks, Trails abuse/neglect background inquiry request, and complete out-of-state background check process for any new hire. Documentation of the background checks must be maintained in the staff file at all times.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Squirrels classroom, Dawn dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in an unsecured cabinet, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the Hedgehogs classroom, observed a bucket of diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
In the S105 Classroom, observed 1 teacher alone with 19 preschool age children. The proper staff to child ratio is 1 staff member to 12 children.
Sep 12, 20251 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 11 staff files and observed that 10 staff members were missing documentation of a current health statement signed and dated by a physician/health care provider or had expired self-reported health histories.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
In the Kangaroos classroom, SM stated that there were 10 children in the classroom. SM verified attendance and identified that there were 9 children in attendance. Reviewed attendance tracker and observed that only 8 children were signed in and 1 child was not.
Aug 20, 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 3 staff files and observed that Hadassah H. was missing documentation of a current health statement.
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 Weeks to 18 Months: 10 Infants 12 Months to 36 Months: 10 Toddlers 24 Months to 36 Months: 14…7.702.46.A.15
34 mixed age preschool children on the preschool playground at time of inspection.
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