Walking By Faith Learning Center
12505 ELMENDORF PL, DENVER, CO 80239Childery 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
- 58
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, N_a_m_e _: W_a_lk_in_g B_y_ F_ait_h _Le_ar_ni_ng_ C_e_nte_r__________Lic_e_ns_e…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 11 staff files and staff member #4 and staff member #8 were lacking trails clearance letters.
- An Admission Record Must Be Completed for Each Child Prior to or at the Time of the Child's Admission. This Record Must Be Updated Annually and When Changes Occur. The Admission…2.209.A.7
Ch1 was lacking a signed and dated emergency medical authorization form.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Records of Children and Staff Must Be Maintained by the Center for at Least Three (3) Years After the Last Date of Attendance or Employment with the Program.2.211.D
Identified through the Director Sabrina Harris's statement staff member Ashanti Maven was working on the day of the injury 6/26/2024. Licensing Specialist requested the staff members file the director stated she no longer works for the facility and no longer has a staff file for Ashanti Maven.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.C
There was hand sanitizer on the sign in and sign out table as well as hand soap in the restrooms that were all labeled keep out of reach of children and accessible.
✓ Corrected at visit
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