The Goddard School Northfield
4901 N WABASH ST, DENVER, CO 80238Childery 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.4 / 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). 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)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
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Jan 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In classroom 104 there a gray rug located under the sensory table. The egde of the gray rug was lifting up of the ground posing a possible tripping hazard.
Oct 2, 20251 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
In classroom 121 there were 9 children in care and 1 child was not signed on the attendance sheet. This is a direct violation of Stipulation E. Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file.
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Facilities, Except Family Child Care Homes Must Post in Every Room of the Child Care Facility, Excluding Bedrooms and Living Areas, the License Capacity of the Room and The…2.127.D
Classrooms 105,106,107,121,122 were lacking the classroom capacity and staff to child ratio postings.
Jul 1, 20251 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 5 staff files and two new staff members Ragina M. and Maria D. were lacking a health statement signed and date by a health care provider. The two staff members have been working at the facility for longer than 30 days.
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In classroom 122 there was an unlocked storage closet that contained a bottle of Dawn dish soap and a container of Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" both items were accessible to children.
May 13, 20251 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
In classroom 111 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet and there were only 3 children signed in. There were 5 children present at the time of the visit.
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must N_a_m_e _: T_h_e G_o_dd_a_rd_ S_ch_oo_l _No_rt_hfi_el_d ___________Lic_e_ns_e…2.223.A.2
In classroom 122 there were only 10 children signed in and 11 children present at the time of the visit.
Dec 2, 20241 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 member's statement staff member Denisse G. left class 122 to walk Ch1 to the office leaving the children alone with a basketball coach who is not an employee of the facility.
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In classroom 111 there was a container of clorox wipes and swifer cloths labeled keep out of reach of children located an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Sep 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 3 staff files and staff member Kelly E. who cared for child 1 at the time of the injury was lacking a current Standard Precaustions training.
Jun 21, 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
In classroom 107 licensing specialist asked how children were present and staff member Denisse stated there were 15 children present. There were 16 children present in classroom 107.
Dec 11, 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
In classroom 102 the staff member stated there were 5 children and there were 6 children present. In classroom 107 the staff member stated there were 9 children and only 8 children present.
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