The Learning Experience- Green Valley Ranch
5660 N TOWER RD, DENVER, CO 80249Childery 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
- 171
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 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
In the Toddler B classroom there were small pieces of crayons sitting on a lower shelf in an unlocked cabinet. The small pieces crayons were accessible and posing a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years old.
May 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.H
In the unlocked staff lounge there was a sharp knife in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children.
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensed Room Capacity Must Not Be Exceeded at Any Time.2.217.A.15.d
In Preschool classroom 118 there were 24 children ages 4 to 5 year old. The licensed room capacity for classroom 118 is 23 children ages 2.5 to 7 years old.
Oct 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
In classrooms 125 and 132 there were 2 tubes diaper rash cream labeled "keep out of reach of children." The two tubes of diaper cream were in unlocked cabinets located under the changing table accessible to children.
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