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1880 WILLOW PARK WAY, MONUMENT, CO 80132Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings · 40% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 7, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Child Transportation Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Critical
    • Kitchens, Including All Hazardous Items, Must Be Inaccessible to Children at All Times.2.237.K

      The door to the kitchenette was open and there were sharp knives and cleaning supplies accessible to children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Prior to the Original License Being Issued, Following the Renovation of the Facility That Would Affect the Licensing of the Facility and at Least Every Two (2) Years Thereafter,…2.122.A

      The program did not have documentation of a current health inspection updated since 11/21/22.

  3. Aug 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure for Transporting Children,…2.206.B.12

      The programs preschool policies and procedures are not current and state that they do not provide transporation. The program transports preschool children for field trips.

    • The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure for Governing Field Trips,…2.206.B.13

      CH1 did not have a written permission slip for participation in the field trip per the programs written policies and procedures.

  4. Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
    • 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…7.702.91.D

      Pack of batteries and one loose battery in an unlocked drawer of the storage shelves near children's cubbies accessible to children posing a potential safety concern.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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