The Educare School @ Clayton Early Learning
3751 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, DENVER, CO 80205Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 220
- 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 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 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
Cotton balls on artwork in the main hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years and posing a potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 27, 20251 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
Art work with small gems in the hallway accessible to children under the age of 3 years posing a potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 20, 20251 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
Staff member #1 did not accommodate for a child's known medical condition resulting in medical treatment.
Apr 14, 20251 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 through director's statement that the facilities maintenence team made repairs to the gazebo on the infant playground on the morning of 4/1/2025 around 8:30am. Facilities maintenence used Flex Seal and paint to repair the post on the gazebo and Room 136 went outside to play on the playground at approximately 10:50am on 4/1/2025 making the hazardous items Flex Seal and paint accessible to young children. Specialist identified through director's statement N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _ED_U_C_A_RE_ S_C_H_OO_L_ @_ _CL_A_YT_O_N_ E_AR_L_Y_ LE_A_LRic_NeI_nNsG_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_6_24_00_5______ ________________________________________________ that facilities maintenence did not notify all classrooms using the infant playground of the repairs.
Mar 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- The Following Background Check Requests Must Be Submitted and Successfully Completed for Each State an Individual Has Resided In, in the Past Five Years, Prior to an Individual…2.121.J.1
Reviewed 37 staff files and observed no documentation for out of state clearance letter for staff member Luis P. who previously lived outside the state of Colorado within the past 5 years.
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Redirection May Be Used to Keep a Child From Immediate Imminent Danger. The Child Must Be Immediately Released Once Removed From Imminent Danger.2.225.I
Identified through director's statement that Staff Member #1 grabbed Ch1 by the arm to lead them into the bathroom resulting in an injury to Ch1's arm.
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Must Be Under the Direct Supervision at All Times of a Qualified Adult Who Has Been Assigned the Responsibility to Supervise N_a_m_e _: T_H_E _ED_U_C_A_RE_…2.223.A.1
A child from Room 140 climbing on the water tray table not meant for climbing and jumping off repeatedly and no staff watching child to stop the child.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Any Unexpired Routine Medication, Prescription or Non-prescription (Over the Counter), Must Be Administered Only with a Current Written Order of a Health Care Provider With…2.220.A
One child to be missing two medications required for their emergency health care plan.
Mar 5, 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
Cotton balls and googly eyes on artwork in room 177 accessible to children under 3 years of age and posing a potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…7.702.32.A
Two children not signed in by their parent/guardian in Room 188.
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Each Licensed Child Care Facility Shall Maintain Records as Required by the State Department Pertaining to the Admission, Progress, Health, and Discharge of Children in Care At…7.701.65.A.3
A child's picture displayed in classroom 139 along with an medical notice for the child.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 16, 20231 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…7.702.62.A.2
Specialist asked staff members in classroom 136 how many children were present and staff member Cheyene stated 6, but specialist counted 7 children. Staff member Jordan stepped in and said that 7 children were present.
✓ Corrected at visit
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