Sunrise Daycare & Preschool
12182 E MISSISSIPPI AVE, AURORA, CO 80012Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 63
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20241 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
Reviewed 16 staff files. Hind B missing current TRAILS background check clearance letter. The previous letter expired on 7/11/2024.
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Caring for Children, All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active…2.133.A
Reviewed 1 staff file. Aku missing documentation of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training and was working in a classroom with children.
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outside of Mealtimes, Children Who Are Awake Must Not Be Confined for More Than Fifteen (15) Minutes at a Time to Cribs, Playpens, Swings, Highchairs, Infant Seats, or Other…2.223.B.1
Identified through video transcript, and confirmed through staff statements, an infant was placed in a high chair outside of mealtimes for approximately 50 minutes. Also identified through video transcript, an infant was in a crib for approximately 65 minutes and confirmed through staff statements, the infant was only asleep for 30 minutes.
Mar 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used for Napping, the Lighting Must Be Dim at Nap Time to Promote an Atmosphere Conducive to Sleep but Must Be Bright Enough for Supervision of Children.2.223.D.2
At the time of visit, in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms, the lighting was too dark to properly supervise the children during nap time.
Feb 28, 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
At the time of visit, in the Preschool Butterfly classroom, the teacher stated there were 12 children in care, and 17 children were on the attendance roster.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.2.212.A
Identified that the Infant classroom teachers completed infant safe sleep training on 9/15/2023, 9/28/2023, and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 19, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Within Twenty Four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty Four (24) Hours of a Child's Return To…7.701.52.B.1.d
Identified through staff statements, the facility did not report a critical incident within the required timeframes.
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for the Proper Care and Well-being of Children.7.702.41.A
Identified that Layla A. completed infant safe sleep training on 9/28/2023 and Arafat A. completed infant safe sleep training on 9/15/2023 and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
✓ Corrected at visit
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