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321 S YATES ST, DENVER, CO 80219Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children. N_a_m_e _: V_O_LU_N_T_EE_R_S_ O_F _AM_E_R_IC_A_ - _HR__________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _:…2.229.C
In Room 2, observed baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the back of the toilet, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Pieces of Playground Equipment Must Be Designed to Guard Against Entrapment and Strangulation. Any Openings in Gross Motor Equipment Above Ground Must Be Smaller Than Three…2.230.C.6
On the playground, observed the slides containing a gap large enough (approximately 5/8 of an inch) to cause a potential strangulation hazard between the platform and slide.
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment and Annually, All Staff Responsible for the Collection, Review, and Maintenance of the Child Immunizations Records Must Complete The…2.213.N
Identified through Director Jessica's statement that Family Service Advocate Maria (DOH: 2/14/22) is responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of immunization records. Reviewed Maria's file and observed it to be missing current documentation of completion of CDPHE immunization training. Reviewed PDIS electronic training records and observed it to be missing documentation of completion of CDPHE immunization training within the last 365 days.
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