Westwood Academy
800 S SHERIDAN BLVD, DENVER, CO 80226Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- If a Medication Is Out of Date or Left Over, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Is Responsible for Picking Up the Medication. If the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Do Not Respond, the Center Must…2.220.J
Reviewed 2 child medications. Observed CH2 with expired medication.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Trails Child Abuse or Neglect Records Request Must Be Made on the State-prescribed Form, Accompanied by the Required Fee Within the Following Required Time Frames: Child Care…2.120.C.1.a
Reviewed 6 Staff files and observed Aide Alysa D. (DOH: 5/10/24) and Aide Katia V. (DOH: 1/16/24) to be missing TRAILS clearance letter.
Mar 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Loose Fill Resilient Surface Must Be Raked Regularly to Retain Its Resiliency and to Retain a Depth of at Least Six (6) Inches. N_a_m_e _: W_e_st_w_oo_d _Ac_ad_e_m_y…2.230.C.1.c
During walk through of the outdoor playground, observed multiple areas lacking the full six inches of resilient surface (pea gravel).
Feb 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of Employment, All Directors and Assistant Directors Must Complete the Department-approved Training: Introduction to Child Care Health…2.213.K
Reviewed 6 staff files and observed Director Rebecca's file to be missing documentation of current Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation.
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