The Children's Academy & Childcare Center
14551 E TENNESSEE DR, 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 106
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse and Neglect Records Request Must Be Made Within Ten (10) Calendar Days of the First Day of Employment for Each Employee or Facility on the State-prescribed…2.120.D
At the time of visit, reviewed 6 staff files, observed one file to be lacking an updated Trails.
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Each Owner and Employee Sixteen (16) Years of Age or Older of a Facility or Agency Shall Complete the Fingerprint Process at an Approved Vendor. Payment of the Fee for The…2.121.D
Reviewed 6 staff files. Katrina missing documentation of a successful CBI background check.
✓ Corrected at visit
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