Vine Street Preschool, Inc
1733 VINE ST, DENVER, CO 80206Childery 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
- 138
- 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 8 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 14, 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 in the main hallway upstairs with small pom poms and cotton balls accessible to children under the age of 3 years and posing a potential hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 3, 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 that the providers Jamariah, Zarika completed infant safe sleep training on 10/22/2024 and 9/17/2024 respectively and a child in their care was found in an unsafe sleep environment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 13, 20241 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 video footage that Staff Member #1 grabbed Ch1 by the arm and pulled upright on Ch1's arm to redirect Ch1 from an altercation with Ch2 resulting in injury to Ch1's arm.
Dec 6, 20241 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 two staff member's statements during an injury investigation on 10/21/2024 that staff member grabbed Ch1 by the wrist to get Ch1 to line up, resulting in injury to arm that resulted in medical care.
Oct 21, 20241 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 two staff member's statements that staff member #1 grabbed ch1 by the wrist to get ch1 to line up, resulting in injury to arm that resulted in medical care.
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
Identified through staff member Destiny's statement that ch1 jumped onto the dog bed in the classroom and hit their head on the shelf in the process, resulting in medical attention to an injury to the head. Specialist observed the tag on the dog bed to state 'not intended for use by children'.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 8, 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's health care plan to not have a signature from parent/guardian.
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toddlers Must Be Sitting When Eating or Drinking.2.224.C.2
Identified through staff member Destiny's statement that Ch1 was walking to their seat at the table while drinking water when Ch1 fell with water bottle causing injury to mouth.
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