Wheat Ridge Learning Academy
7300 W 38TH AVE, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 39
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed six (6) children files and observed two (2) files to be missing current health statements or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The health statements on file were dated 4/21/2023 and 6/21/2023.
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Every Five (5) Years Requests for FBI Criminal Record Checks Must Be Renewed by Resubmitting a Complete Set of Fingerprints and the Required Fee to CBI for Processing. An Updated…7.701.33.D.5
Reviewed six (6) staff files and observed Laura H. Lidia R., Angela M., and Laura G. to be missing an updated FBI and CBI clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry from prior to the five (5) years. Laura H. hire date was 7/7/2015, Lidia R. hire date was 7/7/2015, Angela M. hire date was 7/7/2015 and Laura G. hire date was 1/30/2017.
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