HighPointe Academy

Center · Castle Rock · 4721 N Industrial Way

What kind of place is this?

Size 142 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Denver programs, where the middle half licenses 12–85. Measured across 1736 Denver programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Colorado Shines Level 4
License status Active
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Jun 2025 Complaint Unfounded

Complaint · June 11, 2025

Unfounded · 2.223.D.4.c · Correction due June 24, 2025

A fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering, must be provided for each child to be used only by that child.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all children have a fitted sheet and a blanket, or suitable covering on their mat during nap time. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Nov 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · November 14, 2024

Founded · 2.223.A.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due December 9, 2024

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all children are under the direct supervision of a staff member at all times.

State records file

Aug 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · August 22, 2024

Founded · 2.218.B.3 · Health/Medication · Correction due August 28, 2024

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child's attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members are aware of all children's health care plans. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.212.E · Personnel · Correction due August 28, 2024

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff refrain from the personal use of electronics. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.223.D.4.b · Correction due August 28, 2024

Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all sleeping mats are in good repair in the classrooms. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.237.B · Building Requirements · Correction due August 28, 2024

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that building is in good repair and maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.217.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 28, 2024

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 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure staff to child ratio is maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.217.A.15 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due August 28, 2024

Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that maximum group size is maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due August 28, 2024

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.229.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due August 28, 2024

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that items that could be possible choke hazards are not accessible in classroom with children under 3 years of age present. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

May 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · May 15, 2024

Founded · 2.209.A · Correction due May 20, 2024

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 record must include:

Required correction: Immediately ensure that an admission record is completed and available for review for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due May 20, 2024

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that staff member purses are not accessible to children. **Corrected at the time of visit. No response required.

Founded · 2.237.K · Building Requirements · Correction due May 20, 2024

Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that the kitchen is inaccessible to children at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.223.D.4.b · Correction due May 20, 2024

Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all mats in the building are in good repair. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.217.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due May 20, 2024

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 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that appropriate staff to child ratios are maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.217.A.15 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due May 20, 2024

Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that appropriate maximum group size is maintained at all times. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.217.A.2 · Correction due May 20, 2024

For full day programs, during times of low attendance and/or during the first and last hour of the day, when only eight (8) or fewer children are present in the facility, there must be at least one (1) early childhood teacher or assistant early childhood teacher working with the children and a second staff member must be on site and immediately available. There must be no more than two (2) children less than the age of two (2) present. When nine (9) or more children are in attendance, at least two (2) staff members must be on duty.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that when nine or more children are in attendance at least two staff members are on duty. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Jan 2024 Complaint Founded

Complaint · January 4, 2024

Founded · 2.208.A.4 · Correction due January 10, 2024

The following records must be on file at the center: A record of visitors to the center.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all visitors are completing visitor log each time. Submit statement of compliance.

Founded · 2.209.B.4 · Correction due February 10, 2024

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 provider

Required correction: Review all children files and ensure that all have documentation of child's health statement. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Jan 2023 Complaint Founded

Complaint · January 6, 2023

Founded · 7.702.64.D · Guidance · Correction due January 31, 2023

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that guidance is not associated with food. Submit statement of compliance.

State records file

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote. Covers complaints received January 2023 through July 2026; Colorado Department of Early Childhood does not publish routine inspection reports, so this is not a record of every state visit.