Willows Child Learning Center at Homestead
6894 S HOMESTEAD PKWY, CENNTENNIAL, CO 80112Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.2.230.C.1.a
At the time of visit, observed on both playgrounds to be lacking at least six inches of resilient surfacing.
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.2.229.G
At the time of the visit, observed a loose gallon sized Ziplock bag was accessible to children in the Yellow room under the climber in the smaller crawl space and a loose gallon Ziplock bag was in a child's cubby on one of the lower shelves. Also, in an unlocked closet, labeled as the elementary room closet, a loose plastic bag was located on the bottom shelf.
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When Supplied for an Individual Child, the Sunscreen Must Be Labeled with the Child's First and Last Name.2.221.C
At the time of visit, observed in the Yellow room a bucket of sunscreen lacking childrens last names.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…2.223.A.2
In the Yellow classroom, the teacher was unaware of how many children were in attendance.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Written Record of Any Serious Accident, Illness, or Injury Occurring During…2.209.B.1
Reviewed injury and incident reports and identified that the facility failed to provide an incident report to the parent(s)/guardian(s).
Jun 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
On the playground throughout where the blacktop is laid, there are several cracks, holes and lifted cement hills on the blacktop, causing a hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Working with Children Less Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/abusive Head Trauma Training Prior to Working With…2.213.D
Reviewed 20 staff files. Observed Abby S., working with children less than three (3) years of age, missing a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Sharp Tools and Instruments Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.H
In the Yellow Room, a stapler was on the shelf next to the teacher's table, accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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