TGS Central Park, LLC
8858 E 46TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80238Childery 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
- 204
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Activity and Outdoor Time Must Not Be Withheld as a Disciplinary Measure.2.225.E
Identified through SM1 and SM2's statement children's physical activity and outdoor time is withheld as a disciplinary measure for not cleaning up.
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staples Must Be Inaccessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.D
A bulletin board with staples was observed in the hallway of the Imagination A classroom, making the staples accessible to children less than (3) years of age.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staples Must Be Inaccessible to Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age.2.229.D
In the Exploration B classroom there were two large art gallery boards with loose staples that were accessible to children under the age of 3 years old.
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…2.217.A.7
Confirmed through staff members' statements staff member #2 escorted ch1 to the office alone on 11/14/2025. Licensing Specialist completed a staff file review and it was confirmed that staff member #2 was not a qualified early childhood teacher on 11/14/2025.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Statements of Health Status of Children Less Than Two (2) Years of Age Must Be Updated as Required in Writing by the Health Care Provider, or in Accordance with the American…2.219.B.3
Reviewed 13 children's files and 1 child under the age of 2 years old had an expired health statement.
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff at the Center Must Demonstrate Knowledgeable Decision-making, Judgment, and Concern for N_a_m_e _: T_G_S _C_en_tra_l _Pa_rk_, L_L_C_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er…2.212.A
In the Fascination A classroom a teacher stated there were 7 children present. There were only 6 children present and 6 signed in at the time of the visit.
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
In the Discovery B classroom there was a child under the age of 3 carrying a mark cap. The cap was small enough to fit in a choke tube and it was posing a choking hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In the Infant Program, There Must Be a Qualified Infant Program Supervisor Present Sixty Percent (60%) of the Hours of Operation of the Infant Program Who Is Responsible for The…2.216.B.2.a
During the walk through of the visit it was confirmed by the director the infant program supervisor was out for the day. After completing a review of qualifications it was found that there was not a infant program supervisor on duty for 60 percent of the day who was care for the infants.
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