Zion Lutheran Preschool
2600 S. WADSWORTH BLVD., DENVER, CO 80227Childery 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.3 / 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Employment, All Employees and Regular Volunteers Must Be Trained Using a Department-approved Training About Child Abuse Prevention, Which…2.213.G
Reviewed 2 staff files. Observed SM1's file (DOH 7/2011) lacking current documentation of a child abuse prevention training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Upon arrival, Specialists observed ECT Lois to be alone in the Preschool classroom sweeping up after snack. Lois stated that the children were on the playground with Director Maddie. ECT Lois was sent outside by an Administrator to replace Director Maddie on the playground so Director Maddie could come in and meet with Specialists. Specialists headed outside and met Director Maddie half way to the enclosed playground area and identified through Director Maddie's statement that there were 13 children in care. Specialist observed ECT Lois to be alone on the playground with 13 children, aged 3-5 years, and identified through Director Maddie's statement that she had also been alone with the 13 children prior to ECT Lois coming out to relieve her.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
Reviewed 2 child files and observed CH2 to be missing current health statement completed by a health care provider.
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