Rising Stars Daycare

Center · 12291 E Cornell Ave

What kind of place is this?

Size 122 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

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State record — Colorado Department of Early Childhood

Aug 2023 Complaint Unfounded

Complaint · August 15, 2023

Unfounded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 5, 2023

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 during transitions.

Required correction: Immediately, the time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recordded. The staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. Corrected at the time of the visits. The teachers in each classroom verified attendane and corrected the attendance roster. Submit a statement of future compliance by 9/19/2023.

Unfounded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 5, 2023

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, staff to child ratios must be followed at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2023.

Unfounded · 7.702.91.D · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due September 5, 2023

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Required correction: Immediately, volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for care. Corrected at the time of the visit. The office administrator moved the personal bag to a higher cabinet making it inaccessible to children. The owner locked the mechanical room. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/19/2023.

Unfounded · 7.702.61.A.1.b · Correction due September 5, 2023

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

Required correction: Immediately, all diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher moved the diapers into a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/19/2023.

Unfounded · 7.702.71.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due September 5, 2023

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher moved the loose plastic bag to a locked cabinet making it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 9/19/2023.

Unfounded · 7.702.71.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due September 5, 2023

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, toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the visit. The teacher locked the cabinet making the toys inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years old. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/19/2023.

State records file

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