Blossom International Preschool
5001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BOULDER, CO 80303Childery 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
- 30
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 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
Approximately 3"-5" resilient material (wood chips) under several swings on the playground accessible to children.
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 3 staff files and identified 1 staff (Larissa S.) lacking verification of completed background check maintained in staff file and working alone with 2 children upon arrival in the Marigold classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 15, 20241 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 3 staff files and identified Marie with expired mandated reporter training.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: How Decisions Are Made and What Steps…2.206.B.9
Identified through review of parent handbook and staff statements that facility did not follow steps noted in parent handbook prior to request for a child with challenging behaviors to withdraw from care.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- There Must Be Assigned at Least One (1) Qualified Early Childhood Teacher Supervising Each Group of Children Unless Otherwise Specified in Rules. A Director May Be the Assigned…7.702.46.A.7
Inga W. assigned a group of children as an early childhood teacher when director, Marie N. steps away from the classroom and is lacking complete documentation of qualifications.
Sep 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Enrollment, and Upon Amendments to Policies and Procedures, the Center Must Give the Parent(s)/guardian(s) the Center’s Policies and Procedures and Provide The…7.702.31.A
The program failed to obtain a signed document stating that the parents of Child 1 received the policies and procedures and given the opportunity to ask questions prior to collecting the non refundable $800 enrollment/material fee for the 2023-2024 school year.
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Any Center Having a Director Assigned to a Classroom Must Have Qualified and Adequate Staff, Allowing the Director or Qualified Staff the Ability to Attend to the Duties of A…7.702.2.D
Director assigned to the preschool classroom daily and unable to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.
Aug 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Admission, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) Must Provide for Each Child Entering the Center: Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar…7.702.51.A.2.b
Reviewed 8 children's files and observed 2 expired health statements per the American Academy of Pediatric schedule.
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