Thrive Littleton
5472 S FEDERAL CIR, LITTLETON, CO 80123Childery 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Important11 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Inspection
May 8, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Supervisory
- Inspection
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Limited Supervisory
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Limited Supervisory
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Limited Supervisory
Aug 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Probation
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Inspection
Jun 14, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Inspection
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Supervisory
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