St Vrain Valley Sd Centennial Elementary
10290 NEIGHBORS PKWY, FIRESTONE, CO 80504Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Medication Administration (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- There Must Be One (1) Staff Member for Each Fifteen (15) Children in Attendance.2.510.E
Upon arrival, observed children going back and forth between the gym and cafeteria putting 1 staff member over ratio of 16:1 at one time. At 8:05am observed 31 children in care with 2 staff members. At 8:07am observed 32 children with 2 staff members. At 8:45am 1 staff was alone with 17 children in the cafeteria. Previously cited on 10/28/25.
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Maximum Group Size for Children Is Thirty (30) Children.2.510.D
Upon arrival at 8am, observed 31 children and 2 staff members. At 8:06am, there were 34 children and 2 staff members.
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Any Applicable Medications, Supplies, And/or Medical Equipment Must Be Available to the Staff Prior to the Child’s First (1st) Day of Care.2.511.B.3.a
A child was missing a medication written on their health care plan.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within (30) Calendar Days of Employment All Staff Members and Regular Volunteers Must Complete a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which Includes Common…2.508.D
Reviewed 3 staff files and observed one staff member, Isabel S., to have an expired (10/11/24) Mandated Reporter training.
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Member Responsible for the Collection, Review and Maintenance of the Child Immunizations Records Must Show Evidence They Have Completed the Colorado Department of Public…7.712.41.L
Observed the staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the children's immunization records, to not have documentation of the Department approved CDPHE Immunization training.
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