ABC Windsor
1215 AUTOMATION DR, WINDSOR, CO 80550Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 164
- 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 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
During safety walk-through, observed the following items accessible to children: bottle of bubbles on a shelf in the PreK B classroom, and Swifer floor cleaner under the sink in an unlocked cabinet.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
During safety walk through, observed unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the multipurpose room with cleaning supplies labeled “keep out of reach of children”.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
During safety walk through observed decorative lights with an exposed end without a protective cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Centers Must Comply with the Locally Adopted Fire Code, Including but Not Limited to the Following: In Every Building or Structure, Exits Must Be Arranged and Maintained So as To…2.238.C
During safety walk through, observed two classrooms, PS A and PreK B, blocking the exit door with nap cots.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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…2.209.A.7
Reviewed 13 children files and observed 5 children to have expired emergency medical authorizations.
Sep 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Indoor and Outdoor Equipment, Materials, and Furnishings Must Be Sturdy, Safe, and Free of Hazards.2.230.B
In Preschool B iphone cord was observed to be plugged into electrical outlet.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials Made of Brittle, Easily Breakable Plastic or Glass Are Not Permitted for Children Less Than Five (5) Years of Age.2.229.M
Toddler bike on Toddler playground was observed to have a broken handle cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.2.229.K
In older infant room, observed evacuation crib to have a crate stored underneath.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Licensed Child Care Facility Shall Maintain Records as Required by the Department Pertaining to the Admission, Progress, Health, and Discharge of Children in Care at The…2.129.A.3
Children information in the Todd 2 classroom was observed on a cabinet.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Identified that Child 1 received an injury to their arm when staff 1 yanked them and dropped them.
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