Stepping Stones Academy & Family Center
155 W HAMPDEN AVE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A
At the time of visit, the facility did not have an approving fire inspection for the facilities new location.
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Centers Must Comply with the Locally Adopted Fire Code, Including but Not Limited to the Following: Regardless of the Number of Staff and Children, Exit Doors Shall Be Openable…2.238.G
At the time of visit, observed the emergency exit door in the preschool room to be locked.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 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 7 staff files. Julissa missing documentation of a medical statement.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.7.702.71.K
At the time of visit, in the Mt Evans infant classroom, a bouncy seat was being stored in an evacuation crib.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access To…7.701.33.D.4.a
Reviewed 12 staff files. Maria missing documentation of an FBI clearance letter and has unsupervised access to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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